FREEPORT — John E. Rodrigues, age 90 of Freeport, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Maine Medical Center in Portland with his family at his side.

John was born in Fall River, MA on March 2, 1922, a son of Antonio I. Rodrigues of San Miquel, Azores and Angelina C. Sabastion Rodrigues of Madera Island, Azores. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

Mr. Rodrigues worked at Bowdoin College for over 30 years as a Master Electrician.

John’s passion was golfing, hunting, fishing, and he was an avid bow hunter. He was also a Master Maine Guide and a boat builder. He was a very hard worker, loved telling stories and was always known for sharing his adventures, as well as reciting poetry. He especially loved his family and friends.

John is predeceased by a daughter, Ann Long Ormsby, and a granddaughter, Melissa Lee Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, June E. (Libby) Rodrigues of Freeport; two sons, John A. Rogers and his wife, Tami of Camden, and Mark A. Rogers of Pine Island, FL; his daughter, Margaret Ann Flanagan and her husband, Michael of Whitefield, ME; sisters, Margaret Rogers and Nancy Rogers both of Somerset, MA; and his brother Daniel Rogers of Florida; nine grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8pm Thursday, August 2, at the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street, Brunswick where a Masonic Ritualistic Service will be held at 7pm conducted by the Freeport Masonic Lodge #23, AF & AM. A celebration of John’s life will be held at 1pm Friday at the Freeport Masonic Lodge in Freeport. If desired, donations can be made in his memory to the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, 205 Church Hill Road, Augusta ME 04330, Condolences can be expressed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.