WEST BALDWIN - Nicholas Jon Trafford, age 38, of West Baldwin passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018, surrounded by his family at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born November 11, 1979, in Portland, to Daniel and Helen “Terri” (Litrocapes) Trafford. He was a 2000 graduate of Sacopee Valley High School.
Nick will be remembered as a fighter who faced health challenges throughout his life. His courage and strength, as well as his personality and smile, will truly be missed. He enjoyed watching his niece and nephews play sports, participating in Special Olympics, attending Spina Bifida conferences and Pine Tree Camp, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Nick was preceded in death by his father, Dan. He is survived by his mother, Terri; brother, Christopher; Chris' wife, Sarah; nephews, Ian and Zachary; niece, Eliza; grandparents, George and Virginia; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. The Trafford family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Maine Medical Center in Portland, specifically those in R6, and the in-home Palliative Care Team for their attentiveness and loving care.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Nick touched are invited to the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple St. (Route 25) in Cornish from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 16 at 1 p.m. at East Baldwin Congregational Church, 26 School Street in East Baldwin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Nick’s name to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.