Erlon Bragdon Rose

Livermore Falls – Erlon Bragdon Rose, 92, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, August 19th. He was born November 20, 1924 in Livermore, the son of Harry Rose and Elsie (Richmond) Rose. Erlon was a 1943 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Gendreau as a radio operator during W.W.II. On November 8, 1946 in Livermore Falls, he married the love of his life, Janet Tardy. Erlon worked for New England Telephone Company until his retirement. In his early years, Erlon earned his Eagle Scout Badge in Boys Scouts, he later was a member of the New England Telephone Pioneers of America, past Master of Oriental Star Lodge AF & AM of Livermore, past Commander of the State V.F.W. and past Commander of Frank L. Mitchell V.F.W. Post 3335 in Jay, and the George Bunton American Legion Post 10 in Livermore Falls. Erlon was also a member and Deacon of The First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls. He enjoyed scrapbooking newspaper articles and collecting stamps. What brought Erlon the most joy was spending time with his family. He loved them so. His other love was spending every summer at their camp on Long Pond. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Janet Tardy Rose of Livermore Falls; two sons, Stacey Rose and his wife Crystal of Fayette; Randall Rose of Jay; his daughter, Jill Christian and her husband Scott of Alaska; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Hatfield and her husband Steven of Phillips; also 8 grandchildren, Jeremy, Erica, Brittany, Alex, Devin, Cameron, Ty, and Jayme, and 4 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Abby, Ella and Abel. He was predeceased by his parents; his son, Jeffrey Rose, four brothers, George, Raymond and Meltiah Bragdon, and stepbrother, Richard Howard, and sister, Florence Rose. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to his caregivers, Terry, Jennifer, Tara and Julie. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com Rose – Erlon Bragdon, 92, of Livermore Falls, Maine, passed away, Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence. His funeral service will be held 1 PM, Thursday, August 24th at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LIVERMORE FALLS, 25 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Wednesday, August 23rd at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Members of the military organizations and members of the Oriental Star Lodge AF & AM will meet at the funeral home at 6:30 PM on Wednesday. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls, Maine. If desired contributions may be made to: Frank L. Mitchell, V. F. W. Post #3335, Education Fund, 64 Jewell Street, Jay, Maine 04239.