WAYNE E. HUSTUS
DIXMONT – Wayne E. Hustus, 66, died unexpectedly at his residence March 22, 2004. He was born April 9, 1937 at Pittsfield a son of Chellis and Grace (Sprague) Hustus. Wayne was a past member of the Dixmont Fire Department. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Lion’s Club, and was a life member of the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and camping; especially time spent visiting with friends old and new around a roaring campfire. He also collected model cars. He retired in 1997 from Ryder Rental Company of Portlandas a mechanic. He was currently employed part time by Motor Supply Company in Newport.

He is survived by his wife, Clarice (Sylvester) Hustus of Dixmont; a daughter, Nancy Armstrong and husband Gary of Pittsfield; 5 step-children, Linda Holmes and husband William of Belfast, Sharon Corson and husband Gordon of Winslow, Mark Emery and wife JoAnne of North Windham, Timothy Emery and friend Connie Wilson of Hosford, Florida; 4 sisters, Flora Hustus of Belfast, Christine Ridley of Brooks, Gloria Brown and husband Clayton of Stetson, and Stella Smith of Pittsfield; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Bruce Harris of Dixmont. He was predeceased by a step-daughter Peggy (Emery) Harris.

A memorial service will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, March 27th, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Newport, with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Spring interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Carmel. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Lions Club, co Mr. Percy King,