Edwin P. “Ted” Creaser Jr. passed away on Nov. 29, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving family; wife Marge, children Dennis, Peter and Carol, their respective spouses, Juliya, Natasha and Greg, and grandchildren Anastasia, Max, Alexis and Joshua.

Ted enjoyed a wonderful career as a research scientist at the Boothbay Harbor division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. There, he completed numerous studies and published many papers on such topics as bloodworm data, herring migration habits and sea urchin industry viability. His contributions to Maine marine science will be long studied and referenced.

Ted's passions included hunting, fishing, treasure hunting and virtually anything to do with the New England outdoors. He donated several of his recovered historical artifacts to such entities as the Maine State Museum and the Corning Glass Museum.

He has inspired children, Boy and Girl Scouts, entrepreneurs, artists, hunters, fishermen, adventurers, authors, researchers and countless others with his selfless generosity. Ted was always and forever willing to donate the most valuable and influential things possible: time and attention.

His passing has left a hole in the world and in the hearts of countless people.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his memory to Wabanaki Youth in Science, P.O.Box 215, Old Town, ME 04468.