Clifton Marshall Toothaker Jr., 88, beloved son of the late Clifton Marshall Sr. and the late Bessie Clark Toothaker, passed away last Friday Sept. 23, 2011, at 9:30 p.m. at the Augusta Rehabilitation Center, a Kindred Healthcare Facility, 188 Eastern Ave., Augusta, Maine. He was born on Oct. 1, 1922, in the family homestead at Richmond, Maine. He was also the beloved brother to the late Christine Toothaker Patrick and brotherin-law to her late husband, Frances M. Patrick of Hallowell, and is survived by his only living sister, Hilda Louise Toothaker Brooks, wife of the late Donald E. Brooks Jr., brother-in-law from Farmingdale. He was the beloved uncle to Christine's and Pat's daughter, Nancy Patrick Skidgel and her husband, Wendell Skidgel of Richmond. He was married to and divorced from the late Mona M. Hixon, of Jefferson, the beloved father and mother of Anne Louise Toothaker, also of Jefferson. Clifton Jr. graduated from Richmond High School in 1939, and in 1941 enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed at Bath Iron

Works, having the rank of Chief Boatman Mate/Patrol Guard, a job that took calls from the towers during World War II, and he was also on a destroyer. He was discharged at the age of 25 in 1945. Clif also owned and operated two heavy construction vehicle trucks for a living. In the 60s, he won a trophy from Duro, Inc., for being the year's top salesman for home sidewall and aluminum applications. He then ran his own Home Improvements business for 25 years. He was noted for his indomitable spirit, Toothaker wit and courage of his convictions and had been a lifelong independent Free Mason out of Bethlehem Masonic Lodge of Augusta, Maine. He was foremost a Mason, but also a Christian believer. His intelligence will be sorely missed and remembered by all in East Central Maine. A graveside service will be held Friday at the Toothaker family plot at the Litchfield Plains Cemetery starting promptly at 11 a.m. The Rev. Don Davenport and the Free Masons will officiate. All are welcome to come and attend.

arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home Richmond