Page 10. MAINE COASTAL NEWS August 2014 Waterfront News Oscar Lowell Look, Jr., 1950-2014 Passes Over Bar
behind his loving woman friend, Elyse Beth Rudner of Hyde Park, Vt., and South Addi- son and many other friends and extended family members.
Oscar Lowell Look Jr., 1950 - 2014
SOUTH ADDISON — Oscar L. Look Jr., 63, died peacefully in his lifelong home in South Addison as the sun set on Eastern Harbor, Thursday evening, July 10, 2014. All who knew Oscar would say “He was a friend to me.” Oscar’s presence as a proud lobster fi sherman and caring resident of South Addison was felt by all. His largesse as a man was capped by his undeniable spirit of generosity.
Oscar was born Dec. 22, 1950, in Ban- gor to Oscar Look Sr. and Virginia Look. He was a loving and devoted son to his mother and father. He was predeceased by his fa- ther, Oscar Lowell Look Sr.; and nephew, Vance Emerald Caler. Oscar is s urvived by his mother, Virginia Mitchell Abbott Look, of South Addison and Yarmouth; and by his dear, loving and devoted daughter, Erin Look and her partner, John Hauck. He was a loyal and supportive brother to his siblings: brother, Robert Arthur Look; sisters, Jane Abbott Look and her daughter, Hannah Eliz- abeth Look, Sarah Elizabeth Look, Kathryn Grace Caler and her son, Christopher and his wife, Stephanie and their children, Andrew and Addison; and daughter, Kristin and husband, Timothy Hernandez. Oscar leaves
Oscar grew up in South Addison and attended grade school there. He attended Hebron Academy and Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., where he majored in English. He returned to South Addison to reconnect with the land and seascape and enduring family history that was his pas- sion. He pursued the work of lobster fi shing and captained his boat South Wind out of Eastern Harbor. In his earlier fi shing years, Oscar loved “chasing” tuna along the New England coast. He was outspoken about loving his work as a lobster fi sherman every day. He had been out fi shing the day he died and this is how he wanted his life to be. He was a mentor, friend and storyteller to many. Oscar was respected and admired by all who worked alongside him for his abilities to read the water and tend his gear. He maintained his own trap shop and was fastidious in his endeavor to understand the cycles of the fi shing season. He proudly worked all year long running his partnership/business Marsh Cove Lobster Co. He lived to be on the water, to enjoy the spirit, risks, adventure and the toil of his chosen life’s work.
When Oscar was not on his boat, his favored pastime was to welcome friends, family, neighbors and adored pets into his home. Anyone who crossed the threshold of his entranceway would hear his thunderous “Come on in!” He loved to cook for people, play music “on the box,” dance, talk and deliberate; his joyous laugh was infectious. His home was a cherished gathering place to discuss politics, business and the goings on about town. Oscar’s love for reading and writing were frequently shared by those
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around him. He was a wonderful storyteller and writer of prose and poetry. He could often be heard quoting great writers from memory and reading aloud. He often made a game of his literary knowledge and thrived on engaging others with his antics. Oscar’s service to community exempli-
fi ed humility. He took the time to stop and listen and help others. He was the president of the East Side Cemetery Committee. He served as the one and only Eastern Harbor Harbor Master. It satisfi ed him to look out at the proud fl eet of fi shing boats, and the har- bor in its tidiness. He served as vice chair and secretary for the area Lobster Zone Council. He served on the Addison Town Planning
BOOTHBAY HARBOR—Maine Maritime Academy has canceled upcoming visits to Portland and Provincetown due to a poten- tial compromise in the vessel’s main mast, discovered during a routine rigging check on Monday.
The open boat event in Portland was scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at Portland Yacht Services from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Open boat events in Provincetown were scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 4-5 at MacMillan Pier in Provincetown Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The compromise in the main mast was discovered during routine rig inspections and maintenance on Monday, when Cap- tain Eric Jergenson and his crew suspended sailing and contacted Maine Maritime Acad- emy regarding a plan of action. Wednesday morning a shipwright came aboard to con- duct an in-depth inspection of the mast. With the results of the inspection, and with con- tinued safety in mind, Capt. Jergenson made the decision that Bowdoin will not proceed further from Penobscot Bay. Instead, at the conclusion of the open house and reception to be hosted at Wotton’s Wharf in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, June 26, the crew will be looking for a weather window to proceed back to Maine Maritime Academy. Upon return to Castine, the mast will be pulled for further inspection and any needed repairs so
Board and was a leading initiator and board member for Friends of Nash Island Light. He was a supporter and friend to the EdGE Pro- gram of the Maine Sea Coast Mission and wholly believed in supporting the children of Washington County to become responsi- ble citizens. One of Oscar’s greatest wishes he vocalized was “that the youngsters will become involved and step up to take care of things around here.” A refl ective memorial and community celebration of Oscar’s life took place July 20, at the D.W. Merritt School, 518 Indian River Road, Addison. In lieu of fl owers, Oscar asks you to support those people and organizations you love in his honor.
Schooner BOWDOIN Cancels Trips
the Bowdoin can return to its sailing sched- ule.
“We are all committed to the highest levels of safety possible,” said Capt. Jergen- son. He added, “To our friends in Portland, Maine, and in Provincetown, Massachu- setts, please accept our apologies. We look forward to re-connecting with all of you, and soon.”
The Schooner Bowdoin is a National Historic Landmark and the Offi cial Vessel of the State of Maine. To follow updates on the Schooner Bowdoin, visit its facebook page at Arctic Schooner Bowdoin. Maine Maritime Academy is the only college in the United States with a dedicated sail training program that leads to a U.S. Coast Guard license as mate on an auxiliary sail vessel. Students may start with no prior sailing experience and graduate with a Bach- elor of Science degree, a USCG license, and all necessary certifi cates.
43 Year Old Hinckley Wins in Newport to Bermuda Race
This year 164 boats competed in the 49th biennial Newport Bermuda Race, enduring their fair share of challenging conditions offshore. For some crews, the light and er- ratic winds paired with the strong currents in the Gulf Stream forced them to retire. For the Actaea crew, comprised of Philadelphia residents Michael and Connie Cone, John Vj Chiochetti, James Dalton, George J. Fallon, Rex Miyashiro, Stewart Rose, and Stanley Sneath, it was an opportunity to show their competitors what they were made of. Before the Newport Bermuda Race
Award Ceremony Saturday, Actaea owner Michael Cone said he was as “excited as a fi ve year old.” After 122 hours of racing the Hinckley Bermuda 40 yawl, Michael and Connie Cone arrived at the Royal Hamilton
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