Scarborough man dies in crash (Printed Dec. 18, 2009)
Posted by Leader Editor at 12/18/2009 1:44 PM 
Categories: People
Tags: People David Harry Public Safety
Categories: People
Tags: People David Harry Public Safety
By David Harry
Staff Writer
The life of a courier killed in a Midcoast accident last week will be remembered and celebrated at a service Saturday, Dec. 19, in Windham.
The service for Eugene E. Estes, 62, will be held at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, according to Estes’s obituary.
Estes, a resident of Herrli Road, was killed Dec. 9 in a traffic accident on Route 27 in Edgecomb. Lt. Rand Maker of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Estes lost control of the Honda Civic he was driving at about 5:22 p.m. on a wet, snow-covered road.
Maker said deputies investigating the crash determined Estes was driving south when he slid sideways into the northbound lane and was struck on the driver’s side of the car by a 1992 Ford Bronco driven by Parker Long, 22, of Boothbay.
Estes was declared dead at the scene, and Long was taken to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta with facial injuries, Maker said.
Maker said it appeared Estes, a courier for NorDx, was on his way to St. Andrew’s Hospital in Boothbay Harbor when the accident occurred.
Officials from NorDx, a Scarborough-based firm that provides lab services for hospitals in Maine, worked with deputies to preserve lab specimens found in Estes’ car.
NorDx President Stan Schofield said Estes had worked as a courier for seven years.
“He was a dedicated employee who ensured that patient specimens were handled and delivered in a quality fashion,” Schofield said. “He also developed lasting relationships with medical clients, often addressing people by name wherever he stopped.”
In his obituary, Estes was described as an avid fan of the Portland Pirates and Sea Dogs who also enjoyed model railroads.
Born in Portland, Estes was an Air Force veteran who was married to Emilie (Cole) Estes for 39 years.
According to his obituary, Estes is survived by his wife; his brothers Joseph P. Estes of Saco and James A. Estes of Tennessee; a sister, Jeanne A. Dube of South Portland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
His family has asked donations in his memory may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association, 80 Elm St., Portland, ME 04101.
Staff writer David Harry can be reached at 282-4337, ext. 219
Staff Writer
The life of a courier killed in a Midcoast accident last week will be remembered and celebrated at a service Saturday, Dec. 19, in Windham.
The service for Eugene E. Estes, 62, will be held at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, according to Estes’s obituary.
Estes, a resident of Herrli Road, was killed Dec. 9 in a traffic accident on Route 27 in Edgecomb. Lt. Rand Maker of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Estes lost control of the Honda Civic he was driving at about 5:22 p.m. on a wet, snow-covered road.
Maker said deputies investigating the crash determined Estes was driving south when he slid sideways into the northbound lane and was struck on the driver’s side of the car by a 1992 Ford Bronco driven by Parker Long, 22, of Boothbay.
Estes was declared dead at the scene, and Long was taken to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta with facial injuries, Maker said.
Maker said it appeared Estes, a courier for NorDx, was on his way to St. Andrew’s Hospital in Boothbay Harbor when the accident occurred.
Officials from NorDx, a Scarborough-based firm that provides lab services for hospitals in Maine, worked with deputies to preserve lab specimens found in Estes’ car.
NorDx President Stan Schofield said Estes had worked as a courier for seven years.
“He was a dedicated employee who ensured that patient specimens were handled and delivered in a quality fashion,” Schofield said. “He also developed lasting relationships with medical clients, often addressing people by name wherever he stopped.”
In his obituary, Estes was described as an avid fan of the Portland Pirates and Sea Dogs who also enjoyed model railroads.
Born in Portland, Estes was an Air Force veteran who was married to Emilie (Cole) Estes for 39 years.
According to his obituary, Estes is survived by his wife; his brothers Joseph P. Estes of Saco and James A. Estes of Tennessee; a sister, Jeanne A. Dube of South Portland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
His family has asked donations in his memory may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association, 80 Elm St., Portland, ME 04101.
Staff writer David Harry can be reached at 282-4337, ext. 219
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