Joel Webster Dorr Obituary (1947 - 2014)

Oakland: Joel Webster Dorr 67, died unexpectedly Monday May 26, 2014 at his home here. He was born in Brewer on March 31, 1947 the son of Charles and Jemma (Ahearn) Dorr. Joel attended Bangor schools. He worked in the textile industry most of his life, being employed by Carlton Woolen Mill in Winthrop, Cascade Woolen Mill in Oakland, and for many years by Wendell Fabrics in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Joel moved to South Carolina in 1990, retiring to Maine in 2010, due to ill health. His favorite passion was spending time with his children, grand children and great grandchildren. He also loved to do crossword puzzles. Surviving are his wife Dolores (Thomas) Dorr of Oakland, his children: Debra Quimby of Troy, Crystal Bowie of Skowhegan, Cecil Parsons of Waterville, Dennis Parsons of Virginia, Curtis Dorr of Winslow, Joel Dorr Jr. Of Winslow, Jo-el Dorr of North Carolina, Jason Dorr of Oakland, and Jody Dorr of Canaan. A brother, Clifford Russell Dorr of New Hampshire, a half sister Brenda Allard of Bangor, 17 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. At his request there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home www.wheelerfh.com