1925 – 2003

AUBURN – Vernon A. Griffin, 77, a resident of 1138 Lewiston Road, New Gloucester, died Wednesday, April 16, at Clover Health Care Facility.

Born in Lewiston, Nov. 23, 1925, he was the son of Vernon A. and Zelma Mae (McPhee) Griffin.

Mr. Griffin was past commander and 31-year member of the American Legion Post 86 of Gray. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include daughters, Lorraine Griffin, Fran Dupont, Debra Bolduc, Kristi Hawkes, and her husband, Tom and Jamie Robbins and her husband, Art, all of New Gloucester; sons, Vernon Griffin and his wife, Elaine of Casco, Gard Griffin and his wife, Vickey, Kenard Griffin and his wife, Sheryl, both of New Gloucester and David Griffin and his wife, Leah of Greene; a brother, Lawrence Griffin and his wife, Jean of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and 35 grandchildren ;and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Edward Griffin, his wife, Berta Griffin and a daughter, Nancy Gilblair.