He served with the groundbreaking World War II fighter squadron that helped lead the way toward desegregation of the U.S. military.

On shore, the Cumberland resident was a family man who taught his children to love the outdoors.

She was a loving single mother of two adult children.

She had dementia and exemplified for many the challenges of growing old.

He inspired many to pursue advanced degrees and careers in the sciences.

The go-to guy in the North Yarmouth area for antique chair repairs and former owner of Bradco Chair Co. in Lisbon also was skilled at gardening and tennis.