Obituary of Arville L. Fann

ARVILLE "LARRY" FANN, also called "Reb" passed away March 11, 2021 in Waterville. He was born August 28, 1932 to William and Edna (Walker)Fann.  He was raised in and around Elkville, Marion and DuQuion, Illinois.  At 17 he joined the Army serving in Germany, then in Korea in the Infantry, 2nd Army.   He was wounded and received a Purple Heart in November 1952.  Stateside, he was stationed in New York City and on a "pass" he came to Maine, met the love of his life, and married Marion B. Grard of Shawmut, Maine in 1954, moving to Maine after discharge.  He was predeceased by her in 1996.  In 1999 he married Alice (Schools) Weaver, and they have enjoyed many happy years traveling together and sharing time with their children and grandchildren.   Larry loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors and dancing.  He loved wood crafting and gardening, but his greatest passion was his love of life and people, especially his family. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his children Larry Wayne Fann of Albion, Michael S. Fann and his wife Roseanne of N. Dakota and his daughter Angela Weaver and her husband Michael L. Weaver of Louisiana and Allen Weaver Jr and his wife Kim of Belfast; his grandchildren Stephen, Christopher and his wife Iris, Michael Allen, and his granddaughter Ashlee; one great-grandchild Caellum; several siblings of Illinois and extended family members.   He was predeceased by his beloved son and dear friend, David Fann in 2015 and infant grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 pm on Monday March 15, 2021 at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave. Belfast, Me. where a funeral service with military honors will follow on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at 1 pm. Those who wish may make donations to Larry's Post #2 American Legion, Augusta, Maine.   Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com