BREWER — Reginald Fremont Strout, 90, husband of the late Bernice M. (Rossignol) Strout, died January 3, 2012 at his daughter’s home in Bowdoinham after a brief decline in his health.

He was born May 1, 1921 in Bradford, the son of Fremont E. and Marian J. (Noyes) Strout.

Reginald was a graduate of Brewer High School, he served with the US Army during WWII, and worked for Eastern Fine Paper for more than 40 years retiring as the color boss. He enjoyed a life-long interest in building and flying model airplanes, entering competitions and winning numerous awards. Reggie was also an enthusiastic square dancer and caller, gardener and an accomplished roller skate dancer. As a longtime member of the Second Congregational Church in Brewer, he served in many capacities including treasurer and deacon. A loving husband and father, Reggie was a quiet man who taught with his actions more than with words. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Reggie is survived by two daughters, Diana Mosher and her husband, Dale of Bowdoinham, Pamela Grundvig and her husband, Daniel of West Valley City, Utah and a daughter-in-law, Susan Strout of Murrieta, CA; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife in 1992 and his son, Clinton F. Strout in October 2011.

A service celebrating his life will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 14, 2011 at the Second Congregational Church, C.C.C.C, 607 So. Main St., Brewer with the Rev. Richard Hyman, pastor, presiding. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Brewer in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Second Congregational Church or to the Salvation Army at www.bangor.salvationarmyme.org. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. Condolences may be offered.

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