BRISTOL – Calvin D. Wright, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bristol on Nov. 8.

Born in Damariscotta on April 4, 1951, he was the son of Earl and Dorothy (Gamage) Wright.

He graduated from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, and shortly after graduating, went to work as an electrician for Bath Iron Works. In 1975 he entered the United States Navy where he served for four years. Upon leaving the Navy, he went back to work for Bath Iron Works where he remained for about 20 years.

He was a wonderful man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He never strayed far from the ocean and enjoyed racing both cars and boats. After leaving BIW, he continued his hobby of working on cars which fulfilled his passion for automobiles.

He is survived by his parents, of South Bristol; his wife of nine years, Melanie McLellan, of Bristol and Boothbay; two daughters, Kerry Surette, of Augusta, and Rachelle Wright, of Bath; five siblings, Phyllis Cotton, of South Portland, Phillip Wright, of Newcastle, Lorraine Tanguay, of Albany Township, Norman Wright of South Bristol and Julie Kaplinger, of South Bristol; five grandchildren, Taylor, Brendan, Calleigh, Siobahn and Cameron Surette; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one brother, Warren Earl Wright.