David E. Ledger, 78
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - David E. Ledger, 78, of McCallum Drive, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, formerly of Williamstown, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the Maine Medical Center.
Born in Williamstown on June 3, 1936, son of Oliver and Dorothy Griffin Ledger, he grew up in Williamstown and attended the former Williamstown High School.
Mr. Ledger was the proprietor of Ledger's Logging business with his son, Andrew, until his retirement. He had earlier worked for the Williamstown Highway Department for 20 years. He later moved to Maine and worked in security at Pinehurst Resort for many years.
He was a member of the Williamstown Fire Department and a forest warden. He was a member of Faith Lighthouse Church in Old Orchard Beach for more than 20 years. He was also a member of Green Mountain Club of Vermont
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and a member of the National Rifle Association. He hiked the whole Long Trail, High Peaks and Mount Washington. An avid sports fan, he loved the Yankees, Patriots and Boston Bruins. He also coached the Mount Greylock Regional School ice hockey team and was a Royal Ranger Scout leader.
He leaves his wife of 58 years, the former Hazel Chicoine; his son, Andrew Ledger and his wife, Cheryl, of Saco, Maine; three daughters, Ruth Miller and her husband, Mark, Wanda Haley and her husband, Robert, all of North Adams, and Pamela Shea and her husband, James, of Williamstown; a sister, Elaine Ely Leonard and her husband, Lawrence, of Williamstown; six grandchildren, Jeremy Miller, Jenna Haley Beagle, Christy Haley, Markell Shea, Cassidy Shea and Isabella Ledger; a nephew, Jordon Ely, and a great-grandchild, Lucas Miller.
He was predeceased by his grandson Scott Miller and nephew Peter Ely.
FUNERAL NOTICE - A memorial service for Mr. Ledger will be held Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m., at Blackinton Union Church, North Adams, with Pastor Gene Kemp presiding.
For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Blackinton Union Church's Youth Group in care of the church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams, MA 01247.