Francis Bernard Spire

Francis Bernard Spire

1952-2017

Francis Bernard Spire joined his heavenly father August 26, 2017 at the Togus hospice unit. His remains have been laid to rest at the VA cemetery in Augusta.

A celebration of this gentle giant’s life will be held at Sunbury Village, 922 Ohio St. in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Francis born April 8, 1952 and was raised in Parnell, Missouri by his parents, Bernard and Agnes Spire. He left his home to serve proudly in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1978.

The past nine years Francis lived in Sunbury Village. He prided himself for remembering every person’s name there, and is greatly missed by staff and residents alike. His favorite activity was Wi Bowling and making many strikes for his team.

Francis is survived by his sister Mary Moore, his brother-in-law Dennis Mills, and nephews and niece Alex, Joseph and Jessica Moore, plus many dear friends, including Bobbi Bergmooser who showed Francis much care during the past two years.

Francis’s love of helping others can be honored by donations in his name to:

Wreaths Across America, PO Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623. Such donations will honor fallen veterans, as well as help with transportation expenses associated with medical appointments for veterans.