Harvey William Birtz

Springfield - Harvey William Birtz, 50, died August 4, 2008 in Lakeville. He was born April 26, 1958 in Calais the son of Hollis W. Shedd Jr. And Jean (Kneeland) States. He attended Lee Academy and he was a hellicopter mechanic in the Army. After his term in the Army he was employed by Blastech in New Hampshire as a drill operator. Harvey was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved family gatherings at his mother’s camp on Lower Sysldobsis lake in Lakeville and passing his knowledge of fishing onto his grandchildren.

Harvey is survived by his mother Jean States of Springfield; one daughter Jennifer Birtz of MA; one son Jamie Clements and his wife Tara; step daughter Carri McDonough and husband Joe; grandchildren Brendon, Jamie Jr., Shawn, Shannon, and Abby; four brothers Jay A. Birtz and Priscilla of Mattawamkeag, Ronald H. Birtz and Donna Michaud of Springfield, Mark B. Birtz and Toni Whitney of Lincoln, and Scott D. Birtz and Ruth of Lincoln; special aunt and uncle Lawrence Ham and Joan; many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and good friends. He was predeceased by his father Hollis W. Shedd Jr.

A celebration of Harvey’s life will be held 12:00 noon at the Waterfront Saturday August 9, 2008. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Springfield Congregation Church P.O. Box 7 Springfield, ME 04487. Harvey found great comfort in faith. Arrangements by Clay Funeral Home 7 Lee Road, Lincoln.