| Date of Birth | February 12, 1932 |
| Passed Away | September 4, 2009 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | September 12, 2009 |
| Service Time | 2:00 PM |
| Service Location | Avoca Babtist Church |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery |
CARROLL LINCOLN HAINES
AVOCA-Carroll Lincoln Haines, 77, peacefully died at his home in Avoca on Friday evening (September 4, 2009).
He was born on February 12, 1932 in Presque Isle, Maine and married Patricia Sager Haines of Avoca, N.Y. on October 18, 1952, who survives him.
He was the son of Frederick Harold and Minnie Theresa Porter Haines of Presque Isle, Maine who preceded him in 1975 and 1971. Also preceding him was a sister Marion (Bill) Small of Cape Elizabeth, Maine in 2007.
He was born and raised in Presque Isle, Maine until he came to Avoca, N.Y. in 1946 and started Haines Equipment Inc. in Avoca, N.Y. and worked side by side with his wife of almost 57 years.
He served his country in 1952-1953 during the Korean War, and was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church, International Gideon and served on the board of the Bank of Avoca.
He loved flying his Cessna 182 airplane delivering parts up and down the eastern shore for his customers which were involved in the potato and onion agriculture industry. This passion has been handed down to his children and grandchildren. He also loved traveling and meeting many customers which took him around the world. An avid outdoorsman with snowmobiling, canoeing, biking and growing vegetables was a favorite pastime.
He is survived by a brother, Harold (Jackie King) Haines, Jr. of Presque Isle, Maine and his children, Carol Haines (Marshall) Leach, Holly Haines West, Melody Haines, Patrick (Ruby) Haines, Minnie Haines (William) Brennan and Peter Haines (Jenny Haag); grandchildren, Genevieve Leach (Jeremy) Honaker, Marshall (Jamie) Leach, Justin (Nicole) West, Jessica West (Aaron) Fowler, Brandon West, Jennifer West, Ike and Aliza Haines, Andrew Brennan, Michael Brennan and Emily Brennan, Jakob Haines-Storm; great-grandchildren, Tylor Silvernail, David Brown, Kagan West, Adysson West, Darwin Brewer West and Fowler baby due in October 2009; also survived by several nieces, nephews and countless friends throughout the world.
Calling hours are scheduled for Saturday (September 12, 2009) from Noon-2 p.m. at the Avoca Baptist Church, 1 Church St., Avoca and the funeral will be held immediately afterwards at the Avoca Baptist Church with burial following at the Valley View Cemetery (Jacobs Ladder Road), Avoca, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations are set up for the Avoca Ambulance and Fire Company, PO Box 618, Avoca, N.Y.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
Our deepest sympathy for the Haines family. Carroll was a great man. He was one of the most interesting men I have ever met. I can’t think of anyone that had done more things with their life or went more places. He will never be forgotten by anyone who ever knew him.
To the Haines family, from Carroll’s friend. Carroll was a great man of Avoca. The boys at the snack bar are missing that guy. He took us on a lot of trips with his stories of around the world. You could just imagine being there. Some of Carroll’s friends at the snack bar were Merk, Surelock, Butter, Daryl, Al, Bruce, 2 Johns, Dan, Ernie, Rod, lots of Bills, Jack, 4 Bobs, all the waitresses, Twelve Mile, Lenny, Lem, Jim, 2 Rons, Rick, Don, and many many many more. The Haines family, employees, & Avocans can be proud of Carroll. What a great guy. Sincerely & prayers, David J Hubbard
We will surely miss his smiling face and happy wave. He had a special quality that is unique in this day. He will be greatly missed by all. To the family we offer our condolences.
Because of cchurch commitments out of town we will be unable to greet the family in person which I find quite saddening. My chief memory was working with his children who were stalwarts in the Avoca Band program. Their dedication and reliability had to be reflections of a strongly parented home. My warm rememberances of them is reflected to those who raised them. May God bless you all especially during this time. In His love;
To Caroll Haines Family,
We are sorry for your loss.
We have known Caroll and his family for well over 30 years. We will always remember Caroll, first as an employee, then as a valued customer, when we opened our own place in Avoca. Caroll was a great man with a wonderfully intuitive mind. We learned a lot from him over the years. Back in 1976 when we lost our house and all we own in a house fire Caroll was the frist to lend a helping hand, and we have never forgotten that.
He was well traveled and he loved to tell you of his travels. He was a good business man and ran his business very well. He knew every process, procedure, and customer, and that was important to him. He was a hard worker himself in his earley years he worked right beside his employees.
Caroll will be missed.
May God Bless all of you, and may you feel His peace at this time.
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Carroll. He loved his family and community. He will be missed by many.
Thank you Haines family for frequenting my parents’ Snack Bar for their 40 years in business. We met many interesting folks and there were many live discussions. We celebrated the births of each of your kids. Carroll always had interest in people and his surroundings. He will surely be missed. This is a great loss to our community. Thanks for the memories.
Associated Industrial Brush Management Staff,Bruce,Linda,Allan wish to convey our deepest sympathy for the loss of your families patriarch.
Being a small Family business we can empathize with the loss of an important founding member. Please accept our best wishes and prayers.
Sincerely … Bruce,Linda,Allan
Minnie Brennan, So very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God bless. Steve Heiser
Carroll was a true entrepreneur. He surely put Avoca, New York on the map . Who has not heard of Haines Equipment?!!!
Condolences to Pat and the family.
May God hold you in His Hands and give you Peace.
Pat and family: Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
We always enjoyed seeing you folks
when you visited Aroostook County.
Fondly, Gerald and Patty LeBlanc
Self-made man, not many like him left and a sad loss. Well known and respected in the ag business throughout the United States.
A good man.
We are sorry to learn of Carroll’s passing. He was an inspiration and great friend of the potato industry. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy to all his family.
Carroll will be missed by many, for his friendship and long talks in the Avoca Cafe'(Snack Bar). Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to his wife Pat & family, Minnie..Holly..Peter..Patrick..Carol Patrice..and Melody.
“May his peace and the comfort of friends see you through the difficult days ahead”.