FARMINGTON – George E. Lane, 81, of Kingfield, died Friday, Nov. 14, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

He was born on Feb. 21, 1927, in Kingfield, a son of Zelba and Barbara (Atwood) Lane. He received his education in Kingfield schools and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

For 21 years, he was employed as a truck driver for Thompson Equipment of Kingfield. A quiet men who enjoyed staying close to home, he enjoyed Sunday afternoon stock car racing.

He is survived by two sons, Dale Lane of Strong and Michael Lane of Kingfield; one daughter, Gail Crockett of Farmington; one brother, Dorrance Lane and his wife, Jane, of Kingfield; grandchildren, Darlene Householder and her husband, Leo Sr., Megan Hennessey and her husband, Shane, Corey Walker, Cassie Shink, Morgan and Christopher Lane; great-grandchildren, Leo Householder Jr., Jacob, Lucas and Abigail Hennessey and Bryce Lessard; an aunt, Beulah Moore of Kingfield; and special neighbors, Nancy and Norman Trenholm, Ed Squibb and Ann Gosling.

He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Betty Jean Lane; and three brothers, Everett, Emerson and Kendrick.