He was born on Dec. 12, 1943, in Howland, Maine, the only son of Adrian and Thelma (Shorey) Lane. Having pastored for nearly 45 years, he began his pastorship at the young age of 19 at the Community Church in Unity, Maine, followed by two and one half years at the First Baptist Church in Sedgwick, Maine. He and his wife spent three years as missionaries on the Island of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles. Upon returning to Maine, he pastored the Bible Baptist Church in Wiscasset for nine years. He and his wife then moved to Bath where he started and pastored the Open Bible Baptist Church for nearly 25 years.
Pastor Lane was predeceased by both of his parents.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Brenda L. Lane of Bath, one son, Scott A. Lane of Edgecomb, three daughters, Mrs. Laurie Spear and her husband Jonathan of Wiscasset, Lisa M. Lapointe of Bath, Miriam J. Cook of Sabattus; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pastor Lane’s love for God touched many lives not only in the Bath area but around the world.
The family would like to thank all those who gave selflessly to the comfort of Pastor Lane and his family, especially the staff of Beacon Hospice Services and Parkview Memorial Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Open Bible Baptist Church Missions Fund.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a service following at 11:30 a.m. at the Open Bible Baptist Church, 12 Lenfest Lane, Bath.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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