Portland - On October 4, 2021, Michael Jon Burhoe, of Jay, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully after a short illness. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, with all of his heart. His passions were working in the woods, bird hunting, vegetable gardening and spending time at his family’s camp in Weld. He was a ‘mechanical genius’, able to build or fix anything.
Mike was born on March 5, 1959, in Farmington, Maine, to parents Lillian and Blaine Burhoe Sr. He is survived by his wife, Lorna Burhoe, his five daughters; Sarah, Kayla, Pamela, Kristin and Kelly; and three brothers, Blaine Jr., William and Donald. He will also be greatly missed by his 12 grandchildren. Mike was predeceased by his parents and his brother, James.
A memorial service will be held to honor Mike on October 16, 2021 at 11:00AM, at Wiles Remembrance Center 308 Franklin Rd. Jay. Interment will follow at the Birchland Cemetery in N. Jay. A kind word may be left in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com