Obituary for Terrence Smith Applebee
Enfield – Terrence Smith Applebee, 73, loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2021 at his home.
He was born on December 5, 1947 in Lincoln to Hazel (Smith) and Sylvan Applebee. He graduated from Penobscot Valley High School in Howland in 1966, and soon after he followed in his older brother’s footsteps and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served a one year tour in the Vietnam War. He was employed at Lincoln Pulp & Paper for 46 years before retiring on 12/12/12.
Terry was known for his storytelling and finding the humor in every situation. He enjoyed spending time with all of his children as well as his brothers, sisters, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a member of many organizations that were very important to him including life member of the West Enfield VFW Post #1605, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3177 Brewer, the Horeb Lodge #93 Lincoln, Mosaic Chapter #74 Lincoln. In addition he served as the Post Commander of both the VFW Post 9429, West Enfield (2006-2011) and American Legion Post 97, Howland (2013-2015).
He was predeceased by his wife Marie Rose, parents Hazel and Sylvan, a great step-father Edgar Thurlow, brothers Eugene and Melburne Applebee, sisters Barbara Cromwell, Sylvia Lyon, and Dona Applebee, and brothers-in-law Alfred Cromwell, Ken Lyon, and Sterling Mills.
He is survived by his son Christopher and wife Kristy, his daughter Terin Voisine and husband Ken Conaty, step-children Karen Jones, Mark Jones, Carl Jones, and Christopher Kramer, grandchildren Hailey Applebee, Camden Voisine, Amber Sanborn and Samuel Jones, great-grandchildren Aleah, Kylie, and Amelia, sister Irene Mills, sister-in-law Jean Applebee, as well as several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Burial and graveside services by a Master Mason with the Military Honor Guard will be held in the spring at Applebee Cemetery in Enfield. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Clay Chapel, Lincoln.
He was born on December 5, 1947 in Lincoln to Hazel (Smith) and Sylvan Applebee. He graduated from Penobscot Valley High School in Howland in 1966, and soon after he followed in his older brother’s footsteps and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served a one year tour in the Vietnam War. He was employed at Lincoln Pulp & Paper for 46 years before retiring on 12/12/12.
Terry was known for his storytelling and finding the humor in every situation. He enjoyed spending time with all of his children as well as his brothers, sisters, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a member of many organizations that were very important to him including life member of the West Enfield VFW Post #1605, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3177 Brewer, the Horeb Lodge #93 Lincoln, Mosaic Chapter #74 Lincoln. In addition he served as the Post Commander of both the VFW Post 9429, West Enfield (2006-2011) and American Legion Post 97, Howland (2013-2015).
He was predeceased by his wife Marie Rose, parents Hazel and Sylvan, a great step-father Edgar Thurlow, brothers Eugene and Melburne Applebee, sisters Barbara Cromwell, Sylvia Lyon, and Dona Applebee, and brothers-in-law Alfred Cromwell, Ken Lyon, and Sterling Mills.
He is survived by his son Christopher and wife Kristy, his daughter Terin Voisine and husband Ken Conaty, step-children Karen Jones, Mark Jones, Carl Jones, and Christopher Kramer, grandchildren Hailey Applebee, Camden Voisine, Amber Sanborn and Samuel Jones, great-grandchildren Aleah, Kylie, and Amelia, sister Irene Mills, sister-in-law Jean Applebee, as well as several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Burial and graveside services by a Master Mason with the Military Honor Guard will be held in the spring at Applebee Cemetery in Enfield. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Clay Chapel, Lincoln.