Clinton Harmon

Clinton Harmon, 80, of Bridgton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at Bridgton Hospital.

Clinton was born in Bridgton on Sept. 28, 1932, the son of Clifford and Orilla Harmon.

He attended Bridgton schools and served in the United States Army in Korea during the Korean War.

He married Beverly Brown on Feb. 26, 1956.

Clinton worked for many years as a mechanic for Haggett and Osgood in Bridgton, Kearsarge Metallurgical Corp-oration in Conway, N.H. and he worked for his son Mike’s property maintenance business.

Clinton enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting coins, working in his gardens, playing cribbage and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents; and an infant son, Clinton Harmon Jr.; two brothers, Frank Harmon and Clifford (Junior) Harmon; and a sister, Grace Cates. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Brown Harmon; five children, son Mike Harmon and wife Debra, son Mark Harmon and wife Julie, daughter Terri Pike and husband Mark, son Scott Harmon and wife Jan, and son John Harmon and wife JoAnn; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alphonso Harmon and Charles Harmon; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the compassionate care Clinton received at Bridgton Hospital. A celebration of his life is planned for May. Donations in his memory may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com