OBITUARIES for Thursday, July 25, 2024

TIMOTHY S. TRASK

OAKLAND – Timothy S. Trask, 65, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 8, 2024. Tim was born January 29, 1959, to Stacy U. Trask and Carolyn L. (Treat) Trask, of Oakland.

He was raised in a large, blended family that helped nurture his love of sports. His love of basketball in particular, along with his natural talent, earned him three varsity letters, a Most Valuable Player trophy, a captain’s pin, and many other honors, before graduating in 1977 from Messalonskee High School, in Oakland.

After time served in the U.S. Army National Guard, and then the U.S. Army, Tim returned to Oakland. He had various jobs over the years, but for the last 25 years he was self- employed, as well as managing two apartment buildings. Tim was the go-to person for so many, and not just his big, extensive family. If you needed your lawn done, a house painted, or locks changed, he was there.

Tim loved a good laugh, and a good meal. Many memories were made on snowmobiling trips, smelting, fishing, and boating on Snow Pond [Messalonskee Lake] where he rented a camp with Valerie and Tina. He was hilarious, and especially loved making his sisters laugh, often ending with the girls in trouble. He loved a good card game, and trips to the casinos with Dave and Dee. He was a die-hard Kansas City Chief’s fan, as well as the Boston Red Sox and Celtics. Above all, he was a kindhearted man, and loved time with his family.

He was predeceased by both parents; siblings Daniel Trask, Donald Trask, Tanness (Trask) Smith, Alexis Trask, Terry Trask, and Anthony Cocco Jr.; nephew Stacy Trask; brother-in-law Marshall Roy.

Tim is survived by son William McKinnon with his wife Malinda and grandsons Trenton and Tyler, all of Brunswick; brother David Trask of Bath; sisters Linda (Cocco) Roy, of Winslow, Cheryl (Cocco) Michaud with husband Jerry, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tina (Trask) Boag with husband David, of Oakland, and Valerie (Trask) Paul with husband, John of Oro Valley, Arizona; along with several nieces and nephews with their spouses and families.

A private ceremony will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, for the family. Please join them at the American Legion, in Oakland, at noon to share some laughs and stories while enjoying some snacks. Just as Tim would have loved.

Please visit Tim’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/timothy-trask where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

PAUL E. ROY

WINSLOW – Paul Emile Roy, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Waterville. Born on August 9, 1942, in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Québec, Canada, Paul moved to Waterville at the age of 12 and made the United States his home for the remainder of his life.

Paul’s professional life was marked by an incredible work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and his belief that one’s word and integrity were as important as the work itself. He began his career at C.H. Vigue & Sons, in Winslow, as a lumberyard manager before honing his skills in sheet rocking and drywalling at Pepin Drywall, Inc., in Augusta. His entrepreneurial spirit found him venturing out on his own leading to the establishment of Kennebec Drywall, Inc., and later, New England Fireproofing. Even after retirement, Paul continued to lend his expertise to commercial construction projects as an estimator and consultant.

Paul was happiest when surrounded by his family and was so incredibly proud of his daughters and grandchildren. He was a man of many interests. He played hockey, softball and golf. His love of nature made fishing and hunting particularly enjoyable when they involved peaceful walks that allowed him to appreciate the surrounding beauty. Those who knew Paul knew they could count on his humor. His wit was characterized by impeccable timing, accompanied by a dry delivery spoken with his Canadian accent, and it will be missed tremendously. He cherished the annual vacations the family spent together at Kokatosi Campground and loved reminiscing about all those special memories.

He leaves behind his wife, Elaine Booth Roy; his daughters, Renee Roy-DePeter (Tom DePeter), Rachel Spenard (John Spenard), Michelle Roy, Nicole Roy, and Danielle Roy (Mark Michaud); and step-children Amanda Ovington and Joshua Mooers; grandchildren, Emilia DePeter, Christopher (Ashley) Spenard, Michelle (Anthony) Boudreau, Phineas Roy-Ollie, Chloe Tobin, Jake Tobin, Dylan Tobin, Jack Roy-Becker, George Roy-Becker, Katherine Roy-Becker, Holden and Dexter Ovington; great-grandchild, Caden Spenard; sisters, Olivette Roy Gariepy and Denise Roy, and his former wife, Lucille Roy, with whom he maintained a lifelong friendship; many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Roy and Marie-Blanche Drouin Roy; siblings, Fleurette Roy Chouinard, Monique Roy, Angelo Roy, Marcel Roy Poulin, Michele Roy Dufault, and Remi Roy.

A gathering to honor and celebrate Paul’s life will be held at Veilleux Funeral Home, in Waterville, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. – noon. A reception will follow at a location to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation, on Paul’s behalf, to one of his favorite charities: Maine Health Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at mainehealth.org or Good Shepard Food Bank at giving.gsfb.org.

JANE K. LEIGHTON

WATERVILLE – Jane K. Leighton, 92, a resident of Waterville, died Friday, July 19, 2024, in Scar­bo­rough, following a brief illness. She was born October 1, 1931, in Greenville, the daughter of David L. and Lucy B. Knowlton.

After graduating from Greenville High School, she attended the University of Maine for two years, then transferred to Cornell University – New York Hospital School of Nursing, in New York City, where she earned a B.S. degree in nursing in 1955. Immediately after graduation, she worked at New York Hospital for three years, where she became a head nurse in the obstetrics department.

She then returned to Maine and married Albert K. (“Bart”) Leighton, on August 16, 1958. They settled in Waterville in 1962 to raise their family. She worked as a registered nurse at both Thayer and Seton hospitals, in Waterville, through the latter half of the 1960s, whereupon she shifted her primary focus to raising her children.

Jane loved to bake, a craft she picked up during childhood in her family’s bakery in Greenville. There were always freshly baked bread, cookies, rolls and doughnuts at the Leighton house – to the delight of visitors to her home. A favorite activity was picking blueberries in August, and her family enjoyed blueberry pies and muffins year-round as there were always hand-picked blueberries in the freezer. She learned to cook at her family’s restaurant and relished finding fresh produce to serve with home-cooked meals made from scratch every day to her family. She was also an avid reader and writer, either in her personal journals or letters to her children when away at camps or college. She stressed in her children core values such as compassion, hard work, and education – leading by example with her loving ways.

Jane was a very caring person and formed many strong bonds and special relationships with friends too numerous to name in the Morrill Avenue neighborhood and beyond. Over the years, she was a regular volunteer at the sandwich program hosted by the local churches, as well as at MaineGeneral Medical Center – Thayer Unit, in Waterville.

She was predeceased by her husband, who died in 2005, as well as by her sister, Virginia K. Fowle, and her brother, John D. Knowlton.

She is survived by a daughter, Martha, of New York, New York; sons Michael and wife, Karen Dostaler, and her grandson Aiden, of Saco, Andrew and wife, Julie, of Dudley, Massachusetts, Mark, of Manassas, Virginia, and John of Brooklyn, New York; her sisters-in-law Elizabeth Leighton Davis and her husband Robert, of Holden, Massachusetts, and fellow nursing school classmate, Carol Nash Knowlton, of Meredith, New Hampshire; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held, on Wednesday, July 24, at Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church Street, Oakland. Friends and family are invited to join visiting hours beginning at 9 a.m.; the service will begin at 10 a.m. A private burial service will take place later in the day at the Greenville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to The Moosehead Historical Society & Museums, 444 Pritham Avenue, P.O. Box 1116, Greenville, ME 04441.

ROBERT G. BOYNTON

CHELSEA – Robert G. Boynton, 77, of Chelsea, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1946, the son of Perley and Marie Boynton.

Robert grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Lincoln Academy in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968.

On August 23, 1969, he married Deanna Collins, of Chelsea. They would have been married 55 years in August.

Robert owned and operated Boynton’s Remodeling from 1975-2003.

He enjoyed hunting, camping, bird watching, and spending winters in Florida during his retirement years. Robert had a knack for finding four leaf clovers and sharing them with loved ones.

He was predeceased by parents; his brothers, Francis, Roger, and Dennis; and his sister, Pauline.

He is survived by his wife Deanna, of Chelsea; son, Robert and his wife Amy, of Jefferson; daughter, Tammy Staples, of Boca Raton, Florida; grandchildren, Marisa and Dylan Staples, of Gardiner, and Robin and Madeline Boynton, of Jefferson; brothers Linwood, of Hertford, North Carolina, Lawrence and Earland, of Jefferson; a sister Margaret, of Winslow; and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at their home in Chelse,a on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m.

THERESA S. MORIN

WHITEFIELD – Theresa (Shorey) Morin, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, following a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 23, 1966, to Randall and Elaine Shorey.

Theresa is survived by her son, Brian Shorey; her siblings Randy, Marilynn, Pauline, Roger, Michelle, and Louis; husband Peter Morin and his extended family.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 3 p.m., at Plummers Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Augusta, Maine.

DAVID W. AYER

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. / OAKLAND – David Wayne Ayer passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, while receiving care at the Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Florida, from a rare cancer, which he courageously battled. He was born in Fort Lee, Virginia, to Anna and Stanton Ayer, who are previously deceased.

David was a deeply devoted Christian and had an immense faith in God. He taught others so much about God’s Word. He continues to be a beautiful light in so many peoples’ lives.

David served in the U.S. Army as a medic and later advanced his nursing degree to RN, BSN. He was very devoted and passionate, working for Veterans Affairs, which is where he met the love of his life, Kathy, who also was an RN, on the same unit. David devoted 38 years to serving the veterans and their families, which he truly loved. He had a calm and peaceful presence about him, which people were drawn to. He was a strong leader and was compassionate and kind, which showed throughout his life. His career took him from the East Coast to the West Coast. He finished his career at the Raleigh, North Carolina, CBOC Clinic. All were like family to him and Kathy. He was truly blessed to work with such a loving and caring group of people, especially, his manager Haisley.

He always looked forward to his vacations with Kathy and Daisy, their little westie, as they headed up to Oakland to go to their camp on McGrath Pond to spend fun times with their children and grandchildren. He loved taking Daisy in the kayak. It was relaxing for him. Many wonderful times were shared.

David is survived by his wife, Katherine Quinn Ayer, sharing 24 years together; children, Alice (Nick), of California, and Tyler (Alyssa), of Maine, Travis (Kirstie), of Florida; grandchildren, Isabelle, Sebastian, Astrid, Kinsley and Korey; Daisy; sister, Linda Denny (Wayne); and other family relatives.

Predeceased by parents Anna and Stanton Ayer; and brother, Michael Ayer.

David was given a beautiful church service on April 3, Celebration of Life organized by his Nurse Manager Haisley Hunter, of the Raleigh 1 CBOC, at the Durham, North Carolina, VA Hospital.

Graveside service will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, on Friday, August 9, at 1 p.m., in section B, located at 163 Mount Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330. A Celebration of Life will follow the service at Lucky Garden, in Hallowell.

CRAIG A. CHUBBUCK

WHITEFIELD – Craig A. Chubbuck died peacefully at his home in Whitefield. Craig was born May 14, 1946, in Bangor, the eldest of ten children and only son of Howard C. Chubbuck and Leona J. Chubbuck, who previously deceased.

He will be laid to rest at the family plot in Orrington. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a future date.