OBITUARIES for Thursday, August 7, 2025

THOMAS R. BARBER

SOUTH CHINA and North Port, Florida – Thomas R.Barber, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Tom grew up in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School in 1960. He joined the Army reserves and was in for over 10 years and was very proud of his service to this great country. While serving, Tom received several commendations and considered a career in the military. Tom was always a hard worker, from his first paper route in middle school to working at Augusta News in high school and after followed by Brewers Dairy before going to work at UPS. Tom worked for UPS for 19 years and was a chief steward in the Teamsters Union while there. Tom was also running a dairy farm with his wife and son, Thad.

Tom milked cows before leaving for work every day and then worked every weekend. After he retired, he and his wife purchased their first convenience store at the head of China lake. They then went on to purchase Tobey’s and The Market & Deli. Tom’s grandfather owned a store when Tom was young and always wanted to own a store. Tom spent many years serving on the Town of China Select-Board. Tom also served on the Associated Grocers of Maine board of directors for 10-plus years. After selling the stores to their son, Thad, Tom and Rita spent most of the year in the Florida sun playing golf and watching Red Sox spring training games. During their summers in Maine, you could always find Tom at his grandson’s baseball games with a bag of peanuts in his pockets. His presence will be missed at the field.

Tom is survived by Rita, his soulmate and wife of 58 years; his daughter Roxanne Larson, of Upland, California; sons, Scott Cheramie and wife Marie, of Upland, California, Thad Barber and wife Darlene, from South China; nine grandchildren; Tayler, Tanner, Tate, Blaike, Johnny, Sydney, Nick, Julia and Tyler; three great-grandchildren; Lauren, Warren and Madelynn.

Tom loved all of his family deeply and was always talking about them being, “always on his mind”. Tom was thankful and felt so blessed knowing that all his children are followers of Jesus Christ.

Tom’s family invites his friends and family to a short service at the VA Cemetery, at 163 Mt Vernon Rd., Augusta, on Friday September 26, at 2 p.m., and then a celebration of life at Central Church, 20 Mission Avenue, Augusta, ME.

JEFFREY W. COOK SR.

CLINTON – Jeffrey William Cook Sr., 60, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born in Brunswick, on September 2, 1964, son to Reginald and Linda Cook.

Jeff spent his childhood in Chittenden, Vermont, attending Barstow Elementary School and then Proctor High School. Jeff enjoyed playing baseball with his father as his coach during his youth and then went on to play at Proctor High School as well as being a member of the X-country ski and track teams.

Upon graduation, he signed up for the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 with the consent of his parents. He attended boot camp at the U.S. Naval Station, in Orlando, Florida. Upon his graduation he was stationed in San Diego, California, Norfolk, Virginia, as well as other locations for the U.S. Navy. He served on board the USS Enterprise and USS Independence aircraft carriers as a Navy Airman attending to the aircraft readiness when leaving the flight deck. He proudly served in Operation Urgent Fury during the invasion of Grenada and signed on for two more years to become an anti-submarine warfare technician, much to the dismay of his mother. After serving his country for six years, Jeff was honorably discharged, and he was incredibly proud to be a United States Veteran.
He began a lifelong career in telecom/utilities in Rutland, Vermont, for New England Telephone on the Test Board, and moved into the Outside Plant Construction world where he progressed to be a Senior Rated Outside Plant Technician. Jeff was widely respected throughout the New England District for his knowledge, skill, and his commitment to training and instilling his skills and work ethic into the upcoming lineman, many who became extended family to him.

Jeff saw New England Telephone through four mergers: NYNEX, Bell Atlantic, Verizon, and Fairpoint. At the time of his passing, Jeff was a revered Telecommunications Supervisor for On Target Utility Services, in Maine.

In addition to the pride he felt for his craft, he was proud of the home he and Judy built in Clinton, affectionately known as “The Farm”, his own little piece of heaven. He was always busy working on a project, cooking something delicious, hanging with the family and the dogs, gardening, or just entertaining in his garage, especially if it included the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, or NASCAR, and a few Bud Lights. Jeff had an affinity for camps and a great deal of very special memories for all they entailed whether it was Deer Camp or Moose Camp, in Vermont, or The Hornet’s Nest, on Sebec Lake, in Maine.

Jeff was predeceased by his parents and special mother-in-law Jean. D. Champeon.

He is survived by his life partner of 21 years and wife of ten years, Judy, of Clinton; his three sons, Jeffrey (Natalie and Wyatt), of North Carolina, Gavin, of Colorado, and Dylan, of Clinton; sisters Chris (Mike) and Tracy (Kevin), of Vermont, siblings by marriage, John (Lisa), Joe, Jane (Gary); father-in-law Wayne, of Maine; several nieces, nephews, cousins

A Celebration of Life, including military honors, was held at “The Farm” on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, where Jeff was put to rest on the family property in the Holt Cemetery.

Please visit Jeff’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/jeffrey-cook-2025 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

JOHN M. STUART

BELGRADE – John M. Stuart, 85, passed away peacefully at his home, in Belgrade on Monday, July 21, 2025, following a long illness. John was born in Belgrade on Nov. 29, 1939, the son of Dorothy Stuart, and was raised by his grandmother, Mina Yeaton Stuart at the family home, in Belgrade Depot.

He attended Belgrade schools and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1958. He often joked that he finished in the top 10 of his class, of 11 students.

At the urging of his Belgrade High School principal and math teacher, Harold Stevens, John defied conventional wisdom of the day by leaving Maine to attend Tri-State College, in Indiana, where he enrolled in the mechanical engineering program.

He married his wife Vera on June 25, 1960 and they started a family while still in college. They were happily married for 63 years before Vera predeceased him in December 2023.

During his senior year in college, John accepted what he termed a “good offer and good fit” with M&S Manufacturing in Hudson, Michigan. He was proud of his work for M&S as a mechanical engineer designing car door locks and window rollers, along with the machine tooling required to produce them, for the big three automakers during the heyday of the Detroit automotive industry.

After 10 years in Michigan, John felt the call of home and made the decision with his wife, Vera, to move the family back to Belgrade in 1973. A year after arriving in Maine, he put his engineering skills to
good use as a teacher in the industrial arts program at Waterville High School where he chose to pay it forward as a teacher and mentor, especially in his mechanical drawing class that touched many students.

Following his retirement from teaching, he went on to found several companies with his son Chuck to include Belgrade Printing, Maine Envelope Company, Stuart Machinery, and Maine Cedar Products. He excelled at integrating servo motors into complex machinery and was proud of his role in obtaining a patent for an improved hot foil stamping machine used to emboss envelopes. He also worked closely with fellow Belgrade resident and friend, Skip Hammond, on several significant design and construction projects in the local area to include the new store at Hammond Lumber Company in Belgrade and the Tracy Cove development in Rome.

John also had an artistic side which led to many hours of enjoyment planning and tending to his flower and vegetable gardens (garden tours were free and frequent). He was an active volunteer in the Belgrade Fire Department for many years and was often the first to respond with Engine 63 as he lived just a couple hundred yards from the Belgrade Depot station.

John was predeceased by his wife, Vera, in December 2023, after 63 years of marriage.

He is survived by his son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Wendy Stuart, of Glenburn; daughter, Sharon and son-in-law, Paul Damren, of The Villages, Florida; daughter Suzanne and John Howard, of Fairbanks, Alaska; son, Chuck, of Belgrade; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service took place on Friday July 25, 2025, at the Belgrade Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Belgrade Regional Health Center, 4 Clement Way, Belgrade, ME 04917-4370.

ROBERT S. BRANN

WINDSOR – Robert Sabin Brann, 75, passed away at home on Wednes­day, July 23, 2025. Bob was born in Augusta on April 5, 1950.

He attended Erskine Academy, in South China, and served in the Job Corps. Bob always enjoyed spending time with people, telling stories, sharing his knowledge, and most of all making people laugh. He loved his coffee and was a regular at many diners around the state.

Bob was a carpenter all his life. He worked at Bath Iron Works, then as a contractor building many houses, garages and barns in the area. For 27 years, he worked for Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a carpenter, certified SCUBA diver and heavy equipment operator. He loved operating the excavator and was very skilled at it. Bob also did many post and beam buildings before it gained the current popularity.

Bob lived in Windsor all his life. He gave back to the community in many ways. He was a Boy Scout leader and sat on the Eagle Scout Council. He was involved in many Windsor school projects. He worked for the Windsor Fair starting as a teenager. He became a trustee of the fair in 1999. He served as president of the Windsor Historical Society for 39 years. Bob’s legacy is the Historical Village at the Windsor Fairgrounds. He was the visionary, catalyst, inspiration, promoter, staple, and leader to bring the village to life.

He was predeceased by his son, Nathan Brann; father, Merton Brann; mother, Mary French; stepfather, Lawrence French; brother, Richmond Brann; sister, Patricia Jones; stepbrother, Laurice French; and stepsister, Doloras French.

He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; daughter, Betsy Brann; granddaughter, Caleigh Crocker; grandson, Slayde Crocker; brother, David Brann and his wife Molly; brother, Timothy Brann and his wife Sue; brother, Steve French and his wife Jane; sister-in-law, Nancy Brann; brother-in-law, L. David Jones and many nieces and nephews along with other family members and numerous friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Road, Windsor, ME.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory can be made to The Windsor Historical Society, PO Box 27, Windsor, ME 04363.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories, or photos may be shared by visiting www.plummerfh.com.

EBEN J. BRADSTREET

PALERMO – Eben James Bradstreet, 41, known to many as EJ, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born in Waterville, EJ was the son of the late Karen (Gangi) and Eben Bradstreet.

He grew up in Palermo, the youngest of five children, surrounded by his four sisters.

From a young age, EJ was a gifted artist with a boundless imagination. He served in the U.S. Army before pursuing his passion for visual storytelling. After earning a degree in Computer Animation from Full Sail University, EJ built a 16-year career as a Visual Effects (VFX) Artist in the gaming industry, working on a wide range of titles. His portfolio included magical and realistic effects – weather systems, explosions, fire, spells, and more, across multiple game engines. He brought to life vivid environments, characters, and cinematics, always with a keen eye for beauty and impact.

EJ was happy to return to Maine to spend more time with family. A favorite memory for many is of him baking his signature chocolate chip cookies on “cookie day,” surrounded by more than 20 relatives, all cooking together in joyful, noisy chaos. He enjoyed family trips to Florida, sibling visits when he lived out of state, and celebrating family members’ birthdays, graduations, and milestones with those who loved him most. Of course, he never missed a chance to scold his sisters for planning events on Sunday afternoons, his sacred time reserved for the long-running online game he faithfully played with his gaming family.

He had a special bond with his uncles, Chip and Paul, and spent meaningful time with Paul in Chicago during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between game titles, EJ had been planning a second attempt at hiking the Appalachian Trail, a dream interrupted when the world shut down. As always, he adjusted course with calm and resilience.

EJ was predeceased by his parents, Karen and Eben; his grandparents, James and Hazel Gangi and Clair and Freda Bradstreet; his Uncle Harley Ulbrich; and his great-nephew, Tucker.

He is survived by his sisters and their families: Robin Spadea and wife Heather, of Ocala, Florida, and their children, Lucas, Dakota, Hunter, and Riley; Cheryl Tobey and husband Corey of Palermo, and their children, Carly Rose and husband Trevor, of Dresden, and their children Jacob and Chloe, Bobby Rose and wife Courtney, of Palermo, and their daughter Olivia, Jimmy Rose, of South China, Samantha Tobey and husband Paul, of Waterville, and their children Stella and Jacie, Jack Tobey and wife Naomi, of South China, and their children Greyson and Camille; Stacey Spadea and boyfriend, Christian, of Palermo, and daughter Kathryn Curtis and husband Thomas, of Waterville, and their son Elwood; and step-son Christopher Fraser, of Waterville, and Ariana Parker, of Augusta, and her children, Lamar and Emma; uncles Paul Ulbrich, of Chicago, Illinois, and Chip Bradstreet, of Dunnellon, Florida; Aunt Miriam Keller and husband Dennis, of Palermo, his “bonus” father, Robert Spadea, of Augusta; numerous cousins; and his beloved cat, Tannis.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. An informal gathering to celebrate EJ’s life will be held at Tucker’s Way in Palermo on Sunday, August 10th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

RITA L. VIOLETTE

WINDSOR – Rita L. Violette, 86, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home. She was born in Augusta on March 19, 1939, in Augusta, the daughter of Leo Violette Sr. and Rose Pare Violette.

Rita worked many years for Gardiner Shoe Shops and 13 years for Waterville Window Company, in Winslow. She also worked for Colby College, in Waterville, for 13 years and Sodexo for 11 years as a dining server, retiring at the age of 77.

Rita enjoyed traveling all over the world with her friend Kathleen Griffin. She especially enjoyed a cruise to Russia and a trip to India with her brother Leo and his wife Rina Violette and Kathleen Griffin. She enjoyed playing cards with family. She looked forward to Leo and Rina’s anniversary parties every year in July, at her nephew’s house, Larry and Chrystal Violette. She also enjoyed going to her niece’s house Daniel and Sherry Bourgoin’s for holiday dinners.

Rita was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Michael’s Parish, in Augusta. She celebrated her Mass every Sunday with her brother Leo and his wife Rina Violette.

Rita was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Rose Violette and three sisters, Gerine Bridges, Jackie Lachance and Rachel Deplance, four nephews, James Bridges Jr, Raymond Violette, Joshua Violette, Levi Violette and a grandniece, Katelyn Rose Bridges, two brothers-in-law, James Bridges and Paul Deplanche and a special friend, Noella Cloutier.

Rita is survived by two brothers, Leo Violette Jr. and his wife Rina, from Manchester, Conrad A. Violette, from Augusta; sister Lorraine Dudley and husband Robert, from Windsor; brother-in-law Donald Lachance, from Chelsea; many nieces and nephews.

At Rita’s request, there will be no public visitation. Committal prayers will be offered at graveside on Thursday, August 7, at 1 p.m, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn, Me 04210.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives 82 Western Ave., Augusta, Me 04330

PATRICK E. GALLANT

CHINA – Patrick E. Gallant died peacefully at Oak Grove Nursing Home, in Waterville, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born in Waterville, son of Doris (LaBrie) and Joseph Gallant.

Patrick was a graduate of Waterville High School in 1964. Everyone that knew him, knew that he always loved a challenge especially with a little danger involved.

In keeping with that, he joined the U.S. Army paratroopers. He served with pride in the 82nd Airborne and then the 101st Airborne, in Vietnam, receiving several medals, including the Purple Heart. Following his service, he worked as a mechanic and then furthered his education as an electronic technician, working for Digital Equipment Corp, in Augusta.

His interests were many, including the rare earth minerals, coin collecting, building some of the hardest models and many other things. He always said if you’re going to do something, then do it well. He was a very capable man, no problem was too complicated for him to figure out. He lived his life to the fullest.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Barbara (Mullin) Gallant; children, Patrick Jr., Deanna, and David; sisters, Sharon Gallant, Susan Gallant and husband Steven Hayes; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, and nephews.

ANTHONY R. LEWIS

WINDSOR – Anthony R. “Andy” Lewis, 71, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born in Waterville on June 29, 1954, to Frances Louise Graham (Lewis) and Joseph A Lewis, Sr.

He grew up in the Oakland area and worked most of his life as a truck driver, retiring for the second time in July of 2024.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, golfing with his grandson Steven and Nascar. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Andy died a hero by donating his organs.

Andy is survived by his wife of 24 years Liz; a daughter Jennifer and her husband Darrel Weston, of Massachusetts; his grandsons, Steven Peaslee II and wife Annie, Dakota Peaslee, Nicholas Lamarre, Jacoby Peaslee and Darrel Weston II; granddaughters Shelley and Abigail Peaslee, and Heather Leonardo and husband Greg; great-grandaughters Jaelynn, of Texas, Ellie, of Windsor, and Brynnley, of Massachusetts; eight brothers and sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 10, at 10 a.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A reception will follow.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New England Organ Bank. Please make checks payable to New England Donor Services, 60 First Ave., Waltham, MA, 03451. Please include a note in honor of Anthony Lewis.

Others Departed

TONIA A BOTERF

HOMOSASSA, Florida – Tonia Ann Boterf, previously a longtime resident of Belgrade, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. The oldest child of Charles H. and Retha (Booker) Boterf Jr., Tonia was born on November 13, 1958, in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School.

The Boterf family built a camp in Lynch Cove, on Long Pond, in Belgrade Lakes,where they spent their summers for much of Tonia’s childhood. The family moved to Belgrade permanently in 1979.

Tonia first attended Bryant College, in Rhode Island, then the University of Maine at Machias, before transferring to the University of Maine in Farmington, where she earned a B.A. in Business. She later received a master’s degree in business development.

She is survived by her husband, George MacDonald; her daughter, M. Breau, from her first marriage; her sister, Taffy Davis, her husband Byron (Buzz) and their two children, Benjamin and Abigail.

Their family also included George’s three children from his previous marriage, their spouses and families, Jonathan and Michelle; Matthew and Kristin; Melinda and Donald Poulin Jr; and eight grandchildren.

No service is planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area or to Precious Paws Rescue Inc., Lecanto, Fla.

BETTY A. TINKER

Betty Ann Tinker, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long illness with chronic pancreatitis. Betty grew up in Waterville on the north end of Water Street with her brother, Lester, and parents, Clarence and Rita Giguere. Betty graduated from Waterville High School in 1970. Betty later worked at several banks and credit unions as a bank teller in the Waterville and Augusta areas.

Better married Richard Tinker in the late 1970’s where they owned and operated Interstate Sunoco and Towing. Betty did the finances of the store and the towing business. Betty was active in the Waterville VFW and Fairfield VFW for many years, always participating in club activities and helping anyone in need.

Betty was a beloved wife and partner to her husband, Don Marquis, for over 20 years.

Betty was predeceased by her mother, Rita Giguere, her father, Clarence Giguere, her brother, Lester, and his wife, Ann, as well as her first husband, Richard Tinker, to whom she was married to for some 30 years. Betty is survived by her husband, Don Marquis; her son, Eric Tinker; his wife, Christina; and their daughters, Lindsay, Lauren, Elina, and Isabel.

A funeral service will be performed on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. A reception will be held afterwards at the Waterville VFW, Post #1285, 51 Water Street, in Waterville. Please use the back parking lot and doors.

Dress Code: NO BLACK CLOTHING. Betty wishes for all to dress in your finest Easter-colored clothes or other bright colors such as yellow, white, red, etc., for happiness and joy. This will be a celebration of a good happy life, which was full of love, joy, caring, and happiness. In case of bad weather, please proceed to the Waterville VFW for Betty’s celebration of life.

LILLIAN G. QUIMBY

Lillian Grace Quimby, 91, died on Sunday November 12, 2023. Lillian was born to Maurice and Grace Prentiss on June 4, 1932. She was the ninth of their 10 children.

She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1950. She married Erving “Duke” Quimby Jr., on February 14, 1951. In 1959 they moved into their home on the Abbott Road, in Winslow, where they raised their nine children. It was mom’s desire to remain on the farm until God called her home. Mission accomplished.

She did not have much during her life; Her family was her life. She provided for her family by growing large gardens, picking potatoes, cleaning out hen houses, picking berries and fruits, cooking and canning to get through the winters. In addition to raising nine children, she worked alongside her husband in the woods and in the barn. She was a demonstrator of Friendly Home Toys, hosting parties for years to make ends meet. She worked for Murdocks Chicken factory, in Unity, packing eggs. Later, she worked as a final inspector at the C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, in Waterville, for 10 years. She retired at 77 years old as a Personal Support Specialist taking care of people in their homes.

She was a faithful member of the church of the Nazarene, in Fairfield, where she was a Sunday School teacher for 22 years. In addition to her own children, she transported many other children to church, at times making two trips, making sure any child who wanted to go to church, got there. She had many friends in the church throughout the years and many pastors, including John Evans Sr. His son, John Evans Jr. will be officiated her funeral service.

She was predeceased by all nine of her siblings and her husband of 61 years who died June 29, 2012.

She leaves behind all nine of her children, Kay Penney, of Winslow, David (Debbie) Quimby, of Troy, Erving Quimby III, of Clinton, Linda Ramsdell, of St.Albans, Wanda (James Dufour)McDonald, of Jay, Debra (Gene) Thomas, of Baldwin, Dawn Lorom, of Winslow, Tammy (Shawn Casey) Morneau, of Clinton, and Robin (David) Folsom, of Winslow; 30 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 46 great-great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at 11 a.m., on November 25, 2025, at the Church of the Nazarene, on Main Street, in Fairfield, to celebrate her life. She, along with her husband will be laid to rest at the McClintock Cemetery, on the Nowell Road, in Winslow.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene, 81 Main Street, PO Box 146, Fairfield, ME 04937.

Services

HERB HILTON

WINDSOR – Herb Hilton, 84, of Winslow, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born December 24, 1940, son of Robert and Ruth (Fore­man) Hilton.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, September 4, at 11 a.m,. at the Athearn Cemetery, on the Starks Road, in Anson.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. A full obituary and online guestbook may be found at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.

ROGER P. BLAISDELL SR.

FAIRFIELD – Roger Paul Blaisdell Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Roger was born on Octo­ber 28, 1946.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Parker Reed Room, located at Colby College, Mayflower Hill Drive, in Waterville, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Please visit Roger’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/roger-blaisdel where condolences and special memories may be shared.

PETE L. TOWERS

CLINTON – Pete L. Towers, 52, a lifelong resident of Clinton, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Maine Medical Center, in Portland. Pete was born in Waterville, on March 8, 1973, to Edward and Phyllis (Wade) Towers.

He was a proud graduate from Lawrence High School, the class of 1991. He spent many years on the sideline being one of the biggest fans and supporters.

Pete was a hard worker and dedicated many years to roofing, construction, mowing and snowplowing. He spent the last 15 years working for Millennium Power Services, in Fairfield, where he made life long relationships.

Pete loved being outdoors camping, hunting and ice fishing with his partner in crime Smitty. He enjoyed spending time at the racetrack and snacking on his Little Debbie’s. He took pride in the family he built – large, loud, loving and rooted in the values he held dear. Whether cheering from the sidelines or sitting with the remote in hand yelling at the TV, (even if it wasn’t a 49ers game), his passion for sports was only matched by the joy he found in being surrounded by those he loved, especially his grandchildren. His legacy lives on in every shared laugh, every family tradition, and in the strength of the bond he helped create. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and forever cherished.

He will forever be loved and missed by his wife Nicole and their four daughters: Merranda and Kyle their four children, Kaula and Justin and their four children, Jordyn and Armando their four children, and Jamee and Devon and their two girls; his brother Scott and wife Denise; sisters Kim and husband Brent, Colleen and wife Darci; his brothers Mark and Jimmy Towers; brother-in-law Wayne Penny and partner Linda; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, father-in-law Kenneth LaChance, his brother Eddie.

Visiting will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, in Waterville, followed by a service at 2:30 p.m. A private burial will take place at the family plot in Benton. All are welcome to the celebration of life at Clinton Fairground, at 5 p.m., that same day.

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux, Redington and Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm St, Waterville, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at https://www.vrlfuneralhome.com/.