Dudley P. Bostwick
April 4, 1928 ~ May 31, 2017
Cape Elizabeth - Dudley Page Bostwick, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough.
Dudley was born April 4, 1928, to Beverly and Irma Bostwick in Newton, Massachusetts, the older of 2 children.
After high school, Dudley went to Vesper George School of Art in Boston. He served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War, as a cook, where he developed a love for the culinary arts. Upon completion of a degree, at the Culinary Institute of America he had a successful career as a food manager and chef. Home steading in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, art became his life. His work was displayed in the White House by President Carter, and Senator Snow commissioned Christmas cards. He would often talk of providing works of art for the Bush family . . . a Republican to the end. Dudley loved to participate in local art shows, not for the business, but for the people. Meeting new people and fostering old friendships, people were his passion. His favorite work was "The Path," a simple coastal view of the path in front of the Coaster. It signified his journey in life; twisting, turning, soft green pasture, hard gray rocks, and the ocean so full of life. It was the life of the ocean that his art work captured so well.
Dudley is survived by his wife, Mary; and his children, Jimmy, Susan (Keith), Linda (Tom), John (Elisabeth), Mike, Silvino (Susan), and William; sister, Peggy; grandchildren, Stephen, Nicholas, Catherine, Haily, Zackery, William, Charles, Joseph, and Caroline; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dudley was preceded in death by his parents, step son Jim, and first wife Dorothy.
His Celebration of Life will be at the Coaster from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Please reference Facebook "Celebration of Life for Dudley Bostwick" or inquire to John at coplobster@gmail.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Homes, proudly serving the Veterans of Greater Portland.
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Will miss my singing neighbor but have fond memories of many breakfast outings in OOB. My thoughts and prayers with Mary and the family.
– Martha Duncan
Dudley was an awesome guy and a really talented artist. Love his foggy seascapes. I remember his sense of humor the most. He was always very nice and great to talk with; very smart man. The world is a little emptier without him, but much richer because he was. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
– Martha Hurd-Call
Dudley was such a character and so loving with everyone who came into his life. I remember this one time that Mary and Dudley and my dad & mom and myself went to The Lobster Shack for dinner . There was a girl on vacation alone ( a teacher ) from Wisconsin and she was going to eat her very first lobster.
Dudley and my dad left me and my mom and Mary at our table and went to sit with this young woman and showed her how to eat her lobster, how to crack every piece of the shell and how not to miss any of the lobster meat!! They were so funny and totally very serious about helping this young woman with her endeavor of her first lobster dinner!! This was who Dudley was!! Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
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Cindy Castaline
– Cindy Castaline
We were saddened to read of Dudley’s passing, Mary, and we send our condolences to you. Wright and I have fond memories of Dudley from many art exhibits we attended, as well as Nancy’s days at Portland Housing Authority. A special memory of hers is bidding on and winning a lovely print of a painting of Dudley’s titled “Roses and Rocks”. Of course, it now means even more to us. Our thoughts are with you and your extended family. May time heal your loss.
Wright and Nancy Blackwell Faatz
– Wright and Nancy Faatz
My friend and I are from Houston. Many years ago while vacationing in Kennebunkport, we were checking out Maine. One of the highlights of our trip was going to Cape Elizabeth and meeting Dudley. He was so proud of his life in Cape Elizabeth. He shared stories, i. e., Gary Merrill, Bette Davis, the Kennedys, the Bushs, “the Chair” in his studio, so many things. We loved listening. We sat in the yard over-looking the ocean Loved when Dudley tried to teach Bette to paint, she hated it and threw her canvass into the ocean. We bought several prints and cards. After we got back to Houston, I mailed Dudley a tin of ginger snap cookies from a non-profit that we talked about. I have a small Dudley painted tile by my sink. Believe it or not, on our way back to K’Port, we stopped by the local cemetery and acknowledged his first wife. Ellen Buckman A Dudley Fan!
– Ellen Buckman
I have 2 pieces of art by Mr. Bostwick, my parents went to Maine to visit my Uncle Dreher and they bought #4 of #12 of The Scavengers and a small painting of Portland Head. I cherish them. I was just cleaning them and thought I’d look up Dudley, because my father thought so much of him. I am sorry to see he passed away. My father died in 2006, so I have had these paintings for quite some time and I will always love them very much. I’m very sorry for your loss. He was a great artist.
– Traci D. Depew
So sorry to learn of your father’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sgt. Carroll Richardson, Retired, South Portland Police Department
– Carroll T. Richardson
Mary, I was sad to learn of Dudley’s passing. Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Loved the art work he did for Olympia and of course, the great calendars. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cheryl (Leeman)
– Cheryl Leeman