NEW GLOUCESTER- Carlton R, Nida, age 87, passed away on December 20th 2018.
Carlton was predeceased by his parents- Bernard R. Nida and Doris A. Doughty; his sister- Priscilla Ferrelli and brother- Edwin Nida. He is survived by his partner Joyce Cox, her son Peter Cox and Tamra Cox. He is survived by his children - Carla J. Nida-Williams and her husband Mark, Alex J, Nida, and Carlene R. Nida-Velazquez and her husband Michael; grandchildren- Joseph Nida , Zachary and Michael Webber, Jaret Cox and Family, Milinda Nida, Michelle Boothby and husband Jason, Curtis Velazquez and partner Crystal Reynolds, Mikaela Eldridge, and Madelyn Mitchell; great grandchildren- Sophia, Elise, Daniel, Mackenzie, Jeremiah, Jordan, Ralphie, Brandon, Brooklyn, Cheyenne, Sequioa, Owen, J.J., Aaronjane. He also leaves behind six nieces and one nephew. Carlton had a love for the ocean and enjoyed being a lobsterman, he also enjoyed going up to camp, hunting, playing cards, and being with friends and family. He will forever missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of Carlton’s life will held on Saturday Dec. 29, at 2 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074