Turner – Augustus “Gus” Hood, Jr., 91, a longtime resident of Turner, passed away Wednesday, December 8th at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born June 26, 1930 in Livermore, the son of Augustus Hood, Sr. and Cora (Goding) Hood. He attended school in Livermore Falls. On January 22, 1949 in Buckfield he married Geneva Warren. They enjoyed 48 years together before her passing on September 3, 1997. Gus was owner operator of A. Hood & Son, Inc. hauling milk from the local dairies. He enjoyed hunting, fly fishing and spending time in Eustis and Jackman. He will be remembered as a man with strong work ethics, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He is survived by his daughters, Pamala Gilbert and husband Reynard of Turner, Bonnie Jordan of Turner, Crystal Pineau and husband Mike of Chesterville and Wendy Hood of Hollis; his son Warren Hood and wife Lucy of Turner, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; his brothers, Phillip Hood, Sr. of Leeds, and Richard Hood of Georgia, brother-in-law, Burton Mitchell of Leeds, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, sister Janet Mitchell, brother George Hood, son-in-law, Eugene Jordan, sisters-in-law, Joyce Hood, Pat Hood and Nellie Hood. Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com

Hood, Jr. – Augustus “Gus”, 91, of Turner, Maine passed away December 8, 2021. Due to COVID protocol, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Family and friends will be invited to a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Hood Farm, 426 Fish Street, Turner, Maine following a graveside service in the spring at Keene’s Mills Cemetery, Turner, Maine. If desired contributions may be made to: Turner Rescue, C/O Turner Town Office, 11 Turner Center Road, Turner, Maine 04282