GEORGETOWN — Roger “ Putt” Maurice Pinkham passed away peacefully on November 25, 2011 at Mid Coast Hospital surrounded by his family. Putt was born on June 26, 1944 to Rudy and Georgetta Pinkham. He made his home in Five Islands, Maine and attended Georgetown schools.
Putt made his living off the ocean. Whether it was lobstering on boats or digging clams in the bay, he was a regular on the town dock in Five Islands where he was always a familiar face with a big smile and could be heard saying “Ahhhh…. Junior!!” Putt’s name for everyone and everything. Putt worked with Barry Moore on the boat for 15 years and also spent time on the boat with Howard Heald, Rob “Gomer” Tracy, and his brother, Ronnie Pinkham.
Putt enjoyed playing slowpitch softball and played for Five Islands Seafood for many years.
Never one for being bothered to get a license, Putt was Georgetown’s favorite hitchhiker. He always knew someone was going to be headed to the Island and he knew just where to wait.
Putt was always a gentleman and was liked by all. He especially enjoyed spending time with local friends Donald “Donk” Nichols, Gomer Tracy, and Alvin Moore.
Putt was an avid New York Giants and Boston Red Sox fan. He spent time in Fort Meyers, Florida during preseason baseball with Sam Crosby. This was something he enjoyed immensely.
Putt loved his family, as simply stated by his greatnephew Wyatt.
Putt was predeceased by his father Rudolph “ Rudy” Pinkham, mother Georgetta Pinkham, son Roger Pinkham Jr., sister Madelyn, brother in law Walter Stevens, and several aunts and uncles.
Putt is survived by life long friend Judy Duke, dog Trigger, brother Ronald Pinkham and his wife Diane, sister Evelyn Stevens, nephews: Michael Stevens and his wife Marne, Ira Pinkham and his wife Stephenie, nieces: Teri Stevens, Whitney Pinkham and Jessica Pinkham. Great nephews: Ben, Noble, Calvin, Ted, Gable, Sam, Wyatt and Henry. Great nieces: Amanda, Shaw, Katie, Macy and Anna. Putt is also survived by many cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Georgetown’s Volunteer Ambulance Service. A celebration of Putt’s life will be held at the Georgetown Community Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 5 o’clock in the evening.
To share your thoughts and condolences with Putt’s family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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