from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Irvin E. Hamlin, M.D., 91, died Jan. 9, 2015, at Cummings Health Care in Howland, Maine.

He was born February 9, 1923, in Pittsfield, the son of Errold and Vera (Jones) Hamlin.

Dr. Hamlin grew up in Pittsfield and was a graduate of the Good Will-Hinckley School. During World War II he served as a medic in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific Theatre, spending time on Guam, Tinian, and Saipan.

After his time in the service, he attended Colby College and Tufts Medical School. Upon graduation from medical school, he moved to East Millinocket, where he established a practice that served the Katahdin region for almost 50 years.

When he had spare time he was an avid fisherman and hunter and also enjoyed harness racing. His favorite place in the world was Sourdahunk Lake.

In his more active years, he belonged to the Masons, the East Millinocket Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Medical Association, the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association and the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association.

He is survived by his children, Bill (Becky), Betsey (Jim) Kelley and Jay (Sheila); grandchildren, Michael (Erin), Kristie, Will (Steph Gendron), Matthew (Rachel) Kelley, Antoinette (Laurence) O’Hara, Amy (John) McCarty and Jason (Rosalind); great- grandchildren, Becca, Colin, Emily, Vivian, Geoffrey, Olivia and Avery; sister, Natalie Nase; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ann L. (Milliken); son, John; brothers, Thurman and Charles; and sister, Arlene Wojiski.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 24) at the Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery in Pittsfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Will-Hinckley, P.O. Box 159, Hinckley, ME 04944.