BRUNSWICK — Carl A. Quimby, 91, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 10. His daughter, Ellen, son, Wayne and his wife, Carole were with him when he began his journey home to the Lord.

He graduated from Westbrook High School in 1942, and joined the Navy, serving his country during World War II and was awarded “The American, European, African, Middle Eastern one star World War ll Victory Medal.” He was a 32nd degree Mason in the Ashlar Lodge, Lewiston, a member of Auburn-Lewiston Numanastic Society and a member of Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell.

Carl loved to bowl and he was in the Wil Ryder Senior Citizen Bowling League in Brunswick, with perfect attendance and held the high series handicap for 2011-12. He was a very talented artist, craftsman and a collector of coins and stamps. He made heirloom-quality doll houses for both his granddaughters. He also built model boats, airplanes and antique cars. His most remarkable display of artistic talent was the very detailed model ship “The Queen Mary.”

Carl is survived by his daughter, Ellen Simand and her husband, Gary; his son, Wayne Quimby and his wife, Carole; his daughter, Carlene Petersen and her husband, John; his five grandchildren, Kira Ellen Ehlenbeck and her husband, Rick, Chad Wayne Simand and his wife, Tiffany, Karl Ronald Simand and his wife, Kim, Nicolas J. Petersen and his wife, Shannyn and Elizabeth Ann Quimby; five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Jenna, Aryanna, Trevor and Abygail; and his sister, Barbara, who will be 100 years old in October. He was looking forward to having his sixth great-grandchild in November.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie (Andrews); his parents, Velma and Harold Quimby; his brothers; and one sister.

You may share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Quimby family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.