Tim Harkins has passed away. He was 83. I considered Tim a friend and always looked forward to his arrival at camp in the spring. He was a fixture on Clary Lake for as long as I can remember, often seen fishing for white perch in his floppy hat or standing up in the back of his 14′ motor boat with his hand on the tiller as he leisurely cruised around the lake, or more often than not, vigorously paddling his orange kayak like his life depended on it. And he’d say it did. Tim was a long time member of the Clary Lake Association for years and served as President in 2000 and 2001.

I haven’t seen Tim much in recent years, he handed down his log cabin to his son Adam and his wife Amy a few years ago and hasn’t been around much. I last saw him during the 4th of July boat parade a couple of years ago. We waved. I took the above picture of him back in the summer of 2012 checking out that year’s loon nest from his kayak, standing up in order to get a better view. Risky, but he pulled it off. I guess this is how I’m going to remember him.

Here’s his obituary, provided to me by his son Adam:

Timothy Harkins II September 2, 1942 – November 9, 2025

Timothy Harkins II passed on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.

Tim was born in Portland ME on September 2, 1942. Right out of High School (Morse class of 1960), Tim enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Germany and served as an MP.

He met his first wife, Sally Emerson, through his sister and they were married on January 23, 1965. They raised three children — having lived in Bath, West Buxton and finally Boothbay. Tim primarily worked as a police officer, although he held numerous positions over the years. In 1980 he was disabled in the line of duty.

Tim’s life was truly defined by his strong connection to Maine. The call of the  woods and water (both salt and fresh) was powerful to him. Regardless of the demands of work or family, he always made time to hunt, fish or be close to nature. He lived simply, and was a man of strong convictions. He was particularly proud of the log cabin he built with friends and family on Clary Lake in North Whitefield, ME. A talented craftsman, and “jack-of-all-trades”, Tim served as draftsman, carpenter, plumber and electrician in the construction of this home. He was active in the Clary Lake Association, and served as president in an effort to preserve the character and quality of this beloved body of water.

Winters were spent with his second wife, Patricia, in Mims Florida where he escaped the harsh climate of Maine and enjoyed the kinder temperatures that the southern coast offered. Kayaking became a passion of his which he enjoyed both in Maine and Florida. Tim was an avid reader and collector of knowledge. Friends and family alike sought him out for advice and guidance and he was never one to shy away from sharing his opinion.

Tim is survived by his wife Patricia and his children and stepchildren: Timothy III (Eileen) of Arrowsic ME, Tracy (Scott) of Waldoboro ME, Adam (Amy) of Southport ME, Holbrook Smith of NC and Hilary Smith of NC. He is also survived by sister Millie (Robert) Howe and brother Tom Harkins, as well as grandchildren Ian, Evan, Alden, Isabel, Elliot, Finn, Harry, and Caleb.

Per his wishes, there will be no service. Donations can be made to the Maine Veterans’ Home in his name.

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Art Enos passed away this past summer on June 16th in Burlington Massachusetts. He was 84.  He purchased a tract of land on Sennett Road in Jefferson in 1989 and built a summer home there where he lived part time until he sold it in 2020. His passing went largely unnoticed here on and around Clary Lake which is rather surprising given his involvement with the Clary Lake Association and his influence on Clary Lake and lake events over the years. I only learned of his passing a few days ago when visiting my friend David Marsh who bought Art’s home. Everyone I’ve told about Art’s passing so far has been unaware he had died.

Art played a major role in the Clary Lake Association over the years, first serving as Vice President in 1992 and then as President from 1993 through 1999. In early 1995 he was instrumental in bringing about the incorporation of the Clary Lake Association as a 501 c(3) nonprofit organization.

Art bought the Clary Lake dam from Chester Chase in 1995 with the original intention of selling it to the Association but despite lengthy negotiations to that end, that sought after event never came about. Instead he sold the dam to another party in 2006 and it wasn’t until 2018 after 12 arduous and contentious years that the Association was finally able to purchase the dam.

The following Obituary appeared in the Lowell Sun

Arthur W. Enos 1941 – 2025

Arthur W. Enos a proud Marine and Community leader passed on June 16, 2025. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Ellen Marie (Lynch) Enos. Loving father of Laurie Pandolfo of Burlington and Steven Enos & his partner Susan Marchand of Woburn. Proud grandfather of Neil ‘Charlie’ Pandolfo & his wife Taryn, Aubrey Enos, and Addison Enos and their mother Tricia, all of Burlington. Great grandfather of Emma & Owen Pandolfo. Brother of Mary Lou O’Reilly of FL and late Francis ‘Sonny’ Enos. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., Burlington on Friday, June 20 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral from the Sullivan Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret Church in St. Veronica Parish, www.stveronicama.org, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with military honors at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Art’s name may be made to Toys for Tots, www.devens-ma.toysfortots.org, 53 Quebec St, Devens, MA 01434. For online guestbook, video tribute, & obituary see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net