Portland – Frederick E. Lombard, Jr. 86, died September 19, 2011. Born September 1, 1925 in Lewiston he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Fauncette Moore Lombard. He was educated in Portland Schools and graduated from Deering High School in 1944. He was an Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster. He entered the U.S. Army in 1944 serving in the US and Pacific until 1946. He is the holder of the American theater ribbon, Asiatic Pacific ribbon, Philippine Liberation ribbon, Good conduct and Victory medals. He attended Hebron Academy and Graduated from the University of Maine with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation he married Mary Spring. They moved to Rochester, N.Y. where they worked for Taylor Instruments Co. From there they moved to Dublin, PA where they worked for U.S. Gauge. He them worked for J. G. Biddle Co. in Philadelphia. While living in Dublin he became involved in local government, serving on the planning commission, Boro Council, 3 plus years as Mayor and a final 2 years as president of Boro council. He is the holder of several patents for both U.S. Gauge and J.G. Biddle. He joined Portland Lodge #1, Scottish rite bodies and Kora Temple. He later joined Doylestown R.A.C., serving as High Priest and Secretary. He served as an officer in the Grand Chapter of PA, Mizpah Commandery serving as Commander and Secretary, PA York Rite College and Knight Masons. He served the Grand Commandery of PA as Division Commander and Trustee. He was also President of the Division Commanders Association of PA. He was chairman of the Easter Sunrise Service Committee of PA at Alexandria, VA for many years. He was a member of O.E.S. in Doylestown serving as Patron for many years. He was a member of the White Shrine serving as WOS and has had many Supreme appointments. He was a member of the Red Cross of Constantine in Allentown, PA and served as Sovereign. He also belongs to Red Cross in NH. He was a member of Deering OES and was Patron. He was a Past Master and Secretary of Triangle Lodge. He was a member of Cryptic Council of PA and Portland Council and a member of Portland – St. Alban Commandery. He was the charter president of the Port City Hi-Twelve Club and a member of Mid Coast AMD. He was a member of the Royal Order of Scotland and the Woodfords Club where he enjoyed playing cribbage. A member of the North Deering Congregational Church, he also served as Deacon there. For many years, he was an instructor for the handicap swim at the Lansdale YMCA. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his son Stephen. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Spring Lombard. Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation Thursday September 22, 2011 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland. Funeral services will be Friday September 23, 2011 at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Rustin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5 Flower Mound, TX 75022-4230. Interment with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.