Herbert Brehaut

HAMPDEN and LINCOLN – Herbert G. Brehaut, 83, passed away Nov. 22, 2011, at a Bangor hospital. He was born July 16, 1928, in Winn, son of Herbert and Elva (Breen) Brehaut. Herbert went to work at age 16 hauling pulpwood to help support his mother and brothers. At age 17, he went to work at Eastern Corp. and also sold cars, which after awhile led him to open his own dealership, Brehaut Auto Sales. From 1972 to present, he worked for H.C. Haynes. He and Hannah owned and operated Brehaut's Take out for many years. During that time, Herbert also drove school bus, and on the last day of school, would stop the bus at the take-out and give each student a free ice cream. He was a member of Odd Fellows, Horeb Lodge No. 93, AF & AM, and Anah Temple Shrine, where he was member of the Anah Wheelers and a founding member of Anah 4 by 4's. He served on Lincoln Town Council for nine years and had been a member of the Jaycees.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Sylvia Shorey and her daughter, Jan; four children, Belinda and Grant Clay of Lincoln, Gloria Brehaut of Pinellas Park, Fla., Herbert and Gaynell Brehaut of Winn, and Janice Brehaut of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by the mother of his children, Hannah (Dicker) Curtis; two brothers, Stanley and William Brehaut; and a sister, Grace Brehaut.

Friends may call noon-2 p.m. Sunday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Cemetery with David Stearns officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to either Lincoln Area Food Cupboard or the Fuel Assistance program of Lincoln Methodist Church.