Lee Closson

Lee Closson, 66, passed away peacefully at Eastern Maine Medical Center on October 6th, 2025, with his wife Andrea by his side.

Lee was born on July 1, 1959 in Bangor, Maine. He graduated from MDI Highschool in 1977.

He served on the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department from 1984 to 1992 becoming Chief during his time there. Lee also was a Mason belonging to Lodge 77 in Southwest Harbor. He loved to play golf, and all kinds of fishing and outdoor activities. One of his favorite pastimes was visiting with some of his many friends who also made their living from the ocean. Lee was very proud of all his family and their accomplishments, He made a lifetime career from the water starting out as the manager of Thurston's Lobster Wharf, a service manager at Hinckley Boat Yard, and he retired from running his own Lobster buying and trucking company in January 2025.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Andrea; their daughter, Juno Park and spouse, Finn of Tacoma, Washington; his daughters, Katie Briggs of Lamoine, Maine and Amber Closson and her partner, Jeremy Abbott of Eastbrook, Maine and their mother, Susan Closson. His step-children, Mike and Haley Walcott of Bucksport Maine, Alyssa Bushey of Bucksport, Maine and Sandra and Mike Perlman of Lamoine. His 8 grandchildren, Kalea, Dylan, Natalia, Kensi, Jack, Bella, Raya and TJ and one great grandchild, Isla; his siblings, Lori and Everett of Tremont, Lester and Beth Closson of Gouldsboro, Lesa Closson of Orono, Maine and Lance Closson and Michelle of Wildwood, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews. Special friends, Kenni and Susan Parsley of Bernard, Maine. He was predeceased by his parents Larry and Lenore Closson of Bernard, Maine.

A celebration of Life will be held on November 9th, 2025 at the Tremont gym at 11:00 am. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments. Those who wish to make gifts in Lee's memory or express condolences may contact Andrea Closson, PO Box 228, Bernard, ME 04612. Condolences to the family may also be expressed at SimpleCremationofMaine.com