PORT CLYDE — Frank Peter Littlehale, 79, passed away on December 21, 2020, peaceful at his home.  

Frank was born on the eighteenth of May in 1941, to Fawne B., and Phyllis M. Littlehale, his loving and devoted parents. After school Frank was drafted into the Army, at the age of twenty-five, and found himself stationed many places, including Germany. He was an incredible veteran of the US Army and was well recognized for his service during the Vietnam Era. A true man of courage, Frank faithfully served his country until he returned home to Port Clyde in the early nineteen seventies.  

Frank worked many jobs, including as a deckhand for “Little John” Crane, “Gump,” Coolbroth, and other select fisherman. He was a hard worker that tended to business. He later was employed at The Warren Barrel
Company, where he worked for several years. Whatever he did, he did with great pride, and meticulous effort in his work.

He could often be seen sweeping the sidewalks for the local kids and walkers, clearing the sand that had been spread by the towns sanding truck for the streets. While Frank may have told you, he needed the sand for
“outback”, which he did, he really liked seeing the clean walkways.  His civic duty persisted this way as a faithful neighbor to many, with his presence at the Port Clyde Post Office becoming a fixture to those getting
their mail.  His time spent with his neighbor and dear friend Jessie Thompson at the Village Ice Cream Shop, produced incredible moments of joy in Frank’s life, and helped forge a lifelong friendship.  

Frank loved a good adventure uptown, or a sit down for coffee.  The neighborhood kids kept him on his toes, and youthful. When he quit smoking in the early 2000s, Frank dug a pond. Day in and out he dug as he worked his way through, and eventually he had a manmade pond of great size. He made sure this pond was cleared off for the kids to skate on each winter. In addition, anyone that ever sled in Port Clyde, knew “Frank’s Hill” was the best in the village.

He loved going out to eat, never turned down a good crabmeat sandwich, and often purchased his seafood from Fresh Catch. He never missed a chance to mow or shovel and made sure he did both for his neighbor. Frank had a “different” perspective on life than some, and he wasn’t afraid to tell you what he thought. For example, he believed that he’d found the fountain of youth towards the end of his life, and used that as motivation while working, making walking sticks by hand that were sold at the local shop. He never missed a chance to feed the hens or trim the grass, and he always stayed busy. 

Frank used to quote a poem he learned in school, and many that knew him, thought him to be the owl;

A wise old owl lived in an oak

The more he saw the less he spoke

The less he spoke the more he heard.

Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird?

Frank Littlehale was a tremendous man, and he will surely be missed now and always.

He was predeceased by sisters Dorinda Ann DeLuca of Illinois, Marilyn Littlehale; and brother, John Littlehale.

He is survived by his sister Ingrid Littlehale of Kansas, and his brother-in-law Ugo DeLuca of Illinois, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition, his neighbors Jessica Thompson, her  children, Christy A., Clara “Sissy” A., Oliver “Bubby” Christensen and Cousin Josiah Wilson, all of Port Clyde. He will be dearly missed, especially for his humor, laughter, and love of life’s simple joys. 

A graveside service to be held at South Parish “The Ridge” Cemetery in Martinsville, will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wabanaki Health and Wellness at wabanakihw.org or by mailing a donation to Wabanaki Health and Wellness, 157 Park St., #5, Bangor, ME 04401 or to the American Legion
Kinney-Melquist Post No. 34, P.O. Box 186, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860.

To share a memory or story with Frank’s family, please visit their online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.