Col. Musk Obituary (1935 - 2007)

Augusta - Col. Gautrey John Musk (Retired), 71, of Greenwood St. and Pemaquid Harbor, ME., died Friday September 21, 2007 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Gray Birch, after a long illness with COPD. Throughout his illness, Gautrey continued to exhibit great courage, strength and a positive attitude. He was born in Mattawamkeag on October 21, 1935 the son of Rev. Victor and Muriel (Clements) Musk. He grew up in Easton and Caribou and graduated from Caribou High School in 1953, where he was on the National Honor Society and played Varsity Baseball and Basketball. He attended Colby College, graduated from the University of Maine, Orono with a BS Degree in Liberal Arts and attended Boston University for a year. While at the University of Maine, Gautrey was a member of Lamba Chi Alpha Fraternity. Gautrey worked in Public Relations for the Maine Department of Economic Development and Research and also the Planning Division. He had also worked for International Chemical Corp in Winthrop before pursuing his military career at Camp Keyes. Col. Musk had 34 years of service with the National Guard (1969-1991). He served with the Air National Guard, Bangor and the Army National Guard. He graduated from the Maine Military Academy, Augusta; was Company Commander of the 152nd Heavy Equipment & Maintenance and also the 1136th Transportation Company. He also served as Combined Support Maintenance Shop Superintendent, Organizational Maintenance Officer and Director of Maintenance. He was a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and the Legion of Merit Award. Gautrey was active in community affairs, serving on the City of Augusta Planning and Zoning Boards. He was a member of Green Street United Methodist Church, but also attended and was a choir member at Penney Memorial United Baptist Church. He enjoyed skiing, amateur ham radio, Boston Terriers, flying, sailing and power boating. He was past-president of the Pemaquid Harbor Club. He was predeceased by his father Rev. Victor P. Musk. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Janet Hill Musk of Augusta; his mother Muriel Musk of Augusta; two sons, Lt. Col. Jeffrey H. Musk PhD. and his wife Misuk of West Point, N.Y.; John H. Musk and his wife Charlotte of Westbrook; 5 grandchildren; Jeffrey II, Kathryn, William, Faith and Lauren; also two nephews Steven Hill and David Hill. Visiting will be held Thursday September 27 from 10-11 am at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta where a funeral service will be held at 11am, following the visitation. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.