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Albert Owen JUNKINS

Male 1920 - 2005  (84 years)


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  • Name Albert Owen JUNKINS 
    Nickname Buddy 
    Born 30 Dec 1920  Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1940  Lisbon, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Died 11 Nov 2005  Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Buried Maine Vet. Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I5454  bmds
    Last Modified 15 Sep 2020 

    Father Albert Elforest JUNKINS,   b. 24 Jun 1878, West Buxton, York, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jul 1969, Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Margaret Frances HARRINGTON,   b. 18 Jul 1880, Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jul 1928, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Family ID F1793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Madeline OUELLETTE,   b. 5 Nov 1928, Lisbon Center, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years) 
    Married 14 May 1949  Lisbon, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Children 
    +1. Margaret Frances JUNKINS,   b. 11 Aug 1953, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
    +2. James Daniel JUNKINS,   b. 12 Jun 1958, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
    +3. Mary Jane JUNKINS,   b. 20 Nov 1964, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
    Family ID F2133  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 30 Dec 1920 - Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1940 - Lisbon, Androscoggin, Maine Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 14 May 1949 - Lisbon, Androscoggin, Maine Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 Nov 2005 - Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin, Maine Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maine Vet. Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S7] 1940 US Census.
      Household (head: Albert E. Junkins)

    2. [S4] Obituary.
      Albert O. “Buddy” Junkins, formerly of Lisbon Falls, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2005. He was born in Marblehead, Mass. on December 30, 1920, son of Margaret (Harrington) and Albert E. Junkins. Albert attended Bonny Eagle High School in Standish, and later went on to join the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939.
       He later enlisted in the U.S. Army prior to World War II. While in the service, Buddy served in North Africa, Tunis, Algeria, Bizerte, Sicily, Rome, Arno, Naples, Foggia and the invasion of Southern France. He was a driver of wheeled vehicles, marksman, rifle and first class gunner. He received nine battle stars, one Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, and four Bronze Stars with Arrowhead for assault landing.
       After the service, Albert settled in Lisbon Falls. He met and married his best friend Madeline Ouellette, in 1948. Together, they raised a family of two daughters and a son.
       Buddy went to work for the Town of Lisbon until his retirement, where he began as town constable and later created the Lisbon Police Department, where he served as police chief for 25 years.
       He was a member of the Lisbon Falls VFW, the American Legion, and the DVA. Buddy was a man who would give you his very last dime. He was always willing to help anyone in need. Buddy was the kindest and most honest man that anyone would want to know.
       He is survived by his loving wife, Madeline (Ouelette) Junkins of Lisbon Falls; his two daughters, Margaret Bouchard of Lichfield, Mary Knight and busband, Richard, of Leeds; a son, James D. Junkins and companion, Ann, of Cumberland; seven grandchildren, John, Rosalie, Kurt, Kevin, Kyle, Katherine and Amber, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
       He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Louise and Ester; and two brothers, Harry and Joseph.

    3. [S15] Internet.
    4. [S67] Maine Marriage Records, (website).