Cushing – John R. Fales, 61, of Cushing died unexpectedly from health complications at Maine Medical Center on June 15, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born in Rockland, on July 6, 1949 to Richard and Elaine Fales.

He was the 6 generation owner /operator of A. S. Fales & Son general store in Cushing. He was a member of the Cushing Rescue Squad and the Fire Department. In his spare time he love to go fishing and tell his stories over coffee at the store.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Fales of Cushing, his parents Richard and Elaine Fales of Cushing. Three daughters, Jo Fales, of Warren, Heather and her husband DJ Blais of San Diego, CA and Kelly J. Fales and her husband Robert Burns, of Cushing. A sister Marie and her husband Arthur Pease of Thomaston and a brother James Fales and his wife Caroline of Thomaston. Four grandchildren, Brittany Lee Fales, Hillary Jo Fales-Haynes, Devin Jacob Fales Blais, and Lizzie Claire Blais. One great grandchild, Mikayla Harmony Boyinton.

Donation in John’s memory may be made to the Friends of the Cushing Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 20, Cushing, Me 04563; The Cushing Fire Department, 38 Cross Road, Cushing Me 04563; or the Knox County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1294. Rockland, ME 04841

A celebration of his life was held on June 20 outside of the Fales Store in Cushing.