BRUNSWICK — Joel D. White Sr., 80, formerly of Duxbury, MA, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 at his home in Brunswick, Maine. Born in Duxbury, MA February 20, 1936, Joel was the youngest son of Norman and Blanche (Short) White. Joel was predeceased by his parents and three brothers Robert White of Plymouth, Norman White of Cape Cod and Daniel White of Florida. Joel is survived by his wife, Cheryl Carmichael White of Duxbury and Brunswick, and former wife, Linda Loring of Bath, Maine and his children Joel (Skip) White, Jr. of Dresden, Maine and Pamela White of Bath, Maine all formerly of Plymouth, MA. He leaves three grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

He grew up in Duxbury, MA and graduated from Duxbury High School. He joined the Marine Reserves and then was drafted into the Army and served during the Bay of Pigs blockade of Cuba. After that, he framed houses and became a well known builder in Duxbury and built homes in surrounding towns and the Cape for 45 years.

Joel was a member of the local Cornerstone Lodge having attained 32nd degree mason status, he was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 223 and the Elks having transferred to Bath, ME. He was an avid baseball fan knowing the statistics and details of every player no matter what team. His favorite teams were the Chicago White Sox and Red Sox. He enjoyed horse racing from an early age, being by the water and clamming. For 18 years, he enjoyed a view of Middle Bay every morning while watching the birds, vegetable gardening, doing puzzles and loving his loyal companions, April, his cat and his golden retriever, Honeybee, both of whom will sorely miss him.

Joel helped many people in his life by helping each person to be the best they could be. He didn’t want to be in the car business, but he wanted to see his friend, Guy Converse of Brunswick, succeed at his own dealership. In 2001 Joel helped him establish the business and remained part of the team behind Good Guys Used Cars and Trucks in Topsham, Maine.

There will be a private service. No memorial service is planned. Joel asked that his ashes be spread in Middle Bay Brunswick, Maine.

In Joel’s memory, Donations may be made to his favorite charities Shriners Hospital for Children, Joslin Diabetes Clinic both in Boston.