LIMINGTON- John Michael Wallace Sr., age 69, of Limington, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died at home on Nov. 16, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer.
John was born in Saco on June 18, 1947, a son of the late Kathleen Reynolds-Lund and Harold Wallace.
John was a devoted husband of 16 years to Bobbie Jo’ Wallace. He was also the wonderful father of Pamela O’Shea of Quincy, Jenifer Gover of Rochester, and John Wallace Jr. of West Paris. He also has 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
John was a great outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and fox trapping with his wife. He was a carpenter by trade who loved working with his hands. John was an ordained minister and was proud to have officiated the marriages of his god daughter and his son. He was known for his willingness to help family and friends with any type of project they needed. Mostly, John enjoyed sitting at this kitchen table ready to greet all the company he got by looking out the window. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Services will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Long Plains Road, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com