CASCO — Arthur W. Woolf, 87, the son of the late Fred and Olga Woolf Berman, died unexpectedly on June 16, at his summer home in Casco. He was born and raised in New York City. He attended schools in Manhattan and after graduation from high school he attended New York University until his service as a paratrooper in World War II. He was commissioned as a captain. In 1947 he married Natalie Issacson, who survives him. From 1947 to 1955 he was associated with the Benjamin Issacson Company and Sharlaines. From 1955 until 1965 they lived in Connerbrook, Newfoundland, where Arthur operated a General Motors Automobile Agency and a foundry. Upon returning to Maine he operated the R.I. Mitchell Company. Afterward, he retired to West Palm Beach, Fla. During his lifetime, he was active in many community organizations. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. He also served as President of the Best Jacobs Synagogue Men’s Club, and was a lifetime member of the Rabbinic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Vicki and Tim Van Hook of Atherton, Calif., and their three grandchildren: Sam, Sadie, and Saul; as well as nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Elaine Woolf.