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- Portland Press Herald
December 5, 2014
CAPE ELIZABETH & DEER ISLE - Ripon Wilson Haskell, of Cape Elizabeth and Deer Isle, departed this life reluctantly but inevitably on Nov. 27, 201
He was born on March 14, 1925, in Charleston, S.C., raised on Deer Isle, and educated by island schools, the Chase Emerson Memorial Library, the University of Maine at Orono, and continuing. He remained curious and inquisitive to the end.
His parents were Thomas Dudley and Mary (Hinnant) Haskell. He is survived by his siblings, Thomas Jr. of York Beach, Bruce of East Barre, Vt., and Joan Pickering of Orono. He was predeceased by brothers Albert and Robert. He was happily and devotedly married for 64 years to Jessie Damian Haskell and regrets leaving her behind more than anything. He is also survived by his son Paul of Sharon, Vt., and son David and daughter-in-law Lisa of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.; grandchildren Andy and Amy (all of whom he loved and admired greatly); and relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
During World War II, Mr. Haskell helped build the Owls Head Naval Field and was a Ship Fitter First Class at South Portland Naval Yard. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Maine, he was gainfully and usefully employed by the American Optical Company and the General Electric Company for 39 years. After retirement, he and Jess returned to Maine and devoted considerable energy to volunteer endeavors including AARP, the United Way, the Barron Center, Haven Health Care, the Pond Cove School Library, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program. He has a member of Marine Lodge #122, A.F. & A.M., the Deer Isle Country Club, and various charitable organizations.
He leaves this life with his accounts settled and wishes his survivors the best. In his own words, "Life was a grand trip! I would do it all again gladly."
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