Merle Eugene Goode passed away at home on July 3, 2012.  Merle was born on April 1, 1928, son of the late Fred & Florence (Sharpe) Goode.  He was born again in 1942; Baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1952; and healed of a physical illness three days later.

Merle attended Full Gospel Assembly in Presque Isle for 35 years where he served as a Deacon for seven years; later attending Presque Isle Wesleyan Church and faithfully attended Christian Life Assembly for twenty- two years.

Merle worked as an auto mechanic for forty-two years; twelve of those years at International Harvester; ten years at Northern Maine Transport; and later operated his own business "Merle's Garage" for twelve years.

Merle loved to play his guitar, harmonica and electric horn in his church orchestra.  He was delighted to sing with his wife Roberta and gather with friends for an evening of singing gospel songs.

Survived by his wife, Roberta (Weade-Jewett) of 31 years; 5 Children, Wayne Goode, Presque Isle; Brenda Henderson (George), New York; Joel Goode (Sherry), Arizona; Margaret Stetson (Asa), Blaine Maine; Timothy Goode, Gorham, Maine; 3 Step-daughters  Carolyn Pryor (Eddie) and Wanda Forsyth (Dale) both of Centreville, NB; Norma Jewett , Woodstock, NB;  6 Grandchildren;  2 Step-Grandsons; 14 Great Grandchildren ;  Brother, Walter Goode, New York; Several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his first wife of 33 years Viola M. (McEntee); his parents Fred & Florence Goode; Brothers Glen, Richard, and an infant brother; sister, Mary.

Friends may call at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home 30 Church Street in Presque Isle Maine on Friday July 6 from 7 – 9 pm (Canadian Time).  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 7 at 4 pm (Canadian Time). Interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Aroostook or Christian Life Assembly, Presque Isle.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com