BIDDEFORD – Maine’s political establishment joined in one voice to honor the memory of Lucien Dutremble, who served as mayor, city councilor, state representative and county commissioner during a political career that spanned six decades.

Dutremble died Feb. 7 at his home. He was 83.

“Our father was a great role model for all five boys and for his grandchildren afterwards,” said son Dennis Dutremble, a former president of the Maine Senate. “He loved public service and he was very compassionate. Family was very important to him.”

The senior Dutremble planned to retire from public office in November when his term as county commissioner was to expire. He participated in his last commissioner’s meeting Monday night.

“‘Babe’ was telling everybody how great it was to be on the board,” said Commissioner Marc Meserve of Saco.

“Today, York County lost a devoted friend and loyal public servant,” U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said in a statement.

“Babe was a dedicated public servant who by his efforts and commitment improved the lives of the people of Biddeford and York County,” U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe said in a statement.