Bunker L. Davis Jr.

PORTLAND, Maine - Bunker L. Davis Jr., 77, formerly of Mercer, Wisconsin, and a longtime resident of Harvard, Mass., died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Seaside Health Care, Portland, Maine.

His wife of 52 years, Marie A. (Amoroso) Davis, predeceased him in June of last year. He was the loving brother of the late Madonna Connell of Wisconsin.

Bunker was born in Gary, Indiana, on Feb. 15, 1947, the only son of Bunker L. and Taimi C. (Laine) Davis and grew up in Mercer. He joined the U.S. Navy after high school and served proudly onboard the USS Wasp during his years of service. He resided in Harvard for over 35 years before recently relocating to Portland.

Bunker worked as an HVAC specialist for New England Telephone for 18 years before retiring in 1989 after a spinal cord injury. His remarkable faith, strength and sense of humor were always an inspiration. Bunker found joy and purpose in dedication to a life of service; and to his family, his country and his community as a longtime member of the Harvard Lions Club. His generous spirit will not soon be forgotten.

He leaves two sons, Oliver R. Davis (Kellie J. Irving) of Cumberland, and Benjamin (Amanda K. Schuman) B. Davis of Temecula, California; a daughter, Esther M. Davis of Acton; five grandchildren, Eli Irving-Davis, Dahlia Irving-Davis, Desmond Davis, Maxwell Davis and Shepherd Davis. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews, Laura, Michael and Kristine Connell, Jeffrey (Nicole S.) Martin, Andrea (Raymond) Gottschalk, and Christina (Reed) Casey.

Bunker's funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at St. Theresa's Church, 15 Still River Road, Harvard, Mass. Interment will be held privately.

Bunker's family will receive relatives and friends during a visitation period at St. Theresa's Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Harvard Lions Foundation, P.O. Box 268, Harvard, MA 01451.

The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer, Mass., is assisting the family with arrangements. See http://www.andersonfuneral.com.