Emil Leo Caron

HEBRON - Emil Leo Caron, beloved husband of Frances "Annie" (Pagach) Caron, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning (Jan. 10, 2018) at the age of 90.  Born Sept. 17, 1927 in Ft. Kent, ME, he was the son of the late Denis and Mary Jane (Campbell) Caron.  He served proudly with the U.S. Navy during World War II.  Emil was a self-employed Finish Carpenter with attention to every detail for many years before his retirement.  In his spare time, he loved the outdoors, especially fishing, but his greatest joy was found in his family.  In addition to his loving wife of 37 years, he leaves five children, Daniel Caron (wife, Sharon), Linda Merrill (husband, Rick), Kathy Caron, Deborah Higgins and Glendon “Luke” Higgins (wife, Rosie); five grandchildren, Allyssa Caron, Michael and James Pudlo and Lucas and Haley Higgins; two great grandchildren, Isabelle and Jenna; a brother, Adrien Caron; and numerous extended family.  Funeral Services will be observed 11 AM Wednesday (Jan. 24th) at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 30 Church St. (Rte. 85), Hebron.  He will be laid to rest privately in the Church's Memorial Garden in the spring.  There are no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Peter's Church (for the Renovation of Phelp’s Hall).  Care of arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester.