WALDOBORO — Neil S. Harvey, 66, died Sept. 20, 2014, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Neil was born Sept. 30, 1947, in Ellsworth to Sheldon and Minnie Carter Harvey.

Neil grew up on Swan’s Island until he was 5 years old. He moved to Waldoboro with his family and lived the rest of his life in Waldoboro.

He was a fisherman all of his life, beginning as a clam digger when he was 14 and lobstering until his death.

He married Barbara Bredeau and they shared 47 years of marriage. Family was the most important thing in Neil's life. He enjoyed going hunting Down East with his boys and family. Every Sunday, the family gathered to enjoy time together and some great picnics. He enjoyed the outdoors, tinkering and was a hands-on type of guy. He also enjoyed working on the water with his boys and singing with his grandchildren. He was a trustee, deacon and active member of the West Waldoboro Community Church.

He was predeceased by his parents; his father-in-law, Louis Bredeau; his brother-in-law, Donald Bredeau; and by a sister-in-law, Sheryl Harvey.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Harvey of Waldoboro; his daughter, Rebecca Collyer and her fiancé, Dana Fogg, of Waldoboro; his sons, Shannon Harvey and his wife, Jennifer, of Waldoboro, Jason Harvey and his wife, Kristen, of Waldoboro and Joshua Harvey and his wife, Leanne, of Waldoboro; his brothers, Wayne Harvey of Waldoboro and John Harvey of Waldoboro; his sister, Rhoda Harvey of Waldoboro; his grandchildren, Michael Collyer, Benjamin Collyer, Hannah Fogg, Ashton Harvey, Sarah Harvey, Dillon Harvey, James Harvey, Jared Oliver, Chloe Harvey, Krysta Paul, Sophia Harvey, Bryent Harvey, Owen Harvey and Jacob Carter all of Waldoboro; his mother-in-law, Doris Bredeau of Waldoboro; his brother-in-law, Lawrence Bredeau of Waldoboro; his sister-in-law, Lois Grover and her husband, David, of Searsmont; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation Thursday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., immediately followed by a service at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St. in Waldoboro. Burial will follow in Shuman Cemetery in Waldoboro.

Contributions in Neil's memory should be made to Hall Funeral Home, P.O. Box 363, Waldoboro, ME 04572.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home.