LINCOLNVILLE — Donald Ross Heald, Jr., 89, husband of Betty Heald, died on August 22, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Lincolnville on March 4, 1934, he was the son of Donald R. and Marion (Upham) Heald and was a graduate of Camden High School and the University of Maine where he received a master’s degree in education. For several years, Don taught high school in Brewer. 

Don then returned to Lincolnville where he worked with his father doing foundation and excavation work. He later started his own business, D.R. Heald Construction. Don also enjoyed farming and for many years, grew produce supplying to local friends, restaurants and businesses. He was most proud of growing corn, and was referred to as the “corn king of Lincolnville”, growing five different varieties of corn at the same time. Don also enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing.

Don will be most remembered for organizing the Lincolnville Town Band for many years, and was a member of the United Christian Church in Lincolnville. He was also active at the Tranquility Grange and St. Paul’s Masonic Lodge.   

Don was predeceased by his brother, Fred Heald, and sisters, Betty and Barbara.  

Surviving is his wife of 25 years, Betty Heald of Lincolnville; children, Donald (Kerry) Heald IV, Travis (Tanya) Heald, all of Lincolnville; Jennifer (Joshua) Couch of Ohio, stepson, Frank (Brenda) Thompson, of Lincolnville; grandchildren, Aithen, Avery, Aubrey, Aaron, Zoe, Zia, Jacqeline, Lydia, Amanda, Ryan and Joshua; and three great-grandchildren.   

Private interment will be held at the Youngtown Cemetery in Lincolnville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Breezemere Park in Lincolnville with the Rev. Elizabeth Barnum officiating. Lawn chairs are encouraged. There will be a reception immediately following the service at the Lincolnville Community Building.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Lincolnville Town Band.  

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9 Mountain Street, Camden.