LIMINGTON- Burton Hiram Babbidge Jr., age 54, passed away at his home, surrounded by family on Nov. 15, 2015.
He was born in Portland on March 25, 1961, a son of the late Burton Hiram Babbidge Sr., and Beatrice Catherine Babbidge.
He graduated from Westbrook High School in 1979 and went on to study Criminal Justice at SMVTI. Burt worked as a reserve police officer for Westbrook Police Department until he was hired full time at the Cumberland County Sheriffs Office as a deputy. He proudly served the department for 27 years until he retired for health reasons.
He was extremely proud of being a Freemason. He is a longtime member of Saccarappa Lodge #86 and has served as Worshipful Master four times. Before Saccarappa Lodge was formed through merger, Burt was a member of Temple Lodge and was the youngest Master of that lodge to serve at age 26.
He was also very active in other Masonic organizations. He was the presiding High Priest of Eagle Chapter in Gorham, was active in Royal and Select Masters in Westbrook and Portland, Junior Warden of St. Alban Commandery in Portland, Deputy Grand Warden for Grand Commandery of Maine, and was a member of the Valley of Portland Scottish Rite where he was involved with the various Degrees.
Burt also enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV-ing, and going upta camp. He was a loyal and devoted fan of the New England Patriots.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years- Terri (Matthews) Babbidge and their son- Nicholas of Limington; and a brother- Bruce Allen Babbidge of Westbrook.
Visitation will be held Friday November 20, from 6 – 7:30 PM at Saccarappa Masonic Lodge #86 AF&AM, 573 Main St. in Westbrook. A funeral service will be held at 7:30 PM, followed by Masonic Honors at the Lodge. All are welcome to attend.
Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Children's Dyslexia Center, 1897 Congress St., Portland, Maine 04102 or the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound TX 75022-4230.