PORTER- Denis Patrick Welch, age 86, passed away on Feb. 18, 2022, at his home in Porter.
He was born in Porter, son of the late Sidney and Elizabeth (Curtin) Welch.
Throughout his working years, Denis operated a sawmill with his sons – Richard and Denis Jr. Together, they milled an enormous amount of board feet and posts for builders in Maine and New Hampshire.
Denis will always be remembered as a simple man who was content with life. Many people will remember seeing him on his porch reading the newspaper. Family and holiday gatherings were most important to him.
He is predeceased by a son- Denis Welch Jr., and all his siblings.
He is survived by his beloved wife- Janet (Eldridge) Welch; children- Deborah Pike of Porter and Richard Welch of Hiram; grandchildren- Matthew Lane, Michael Lane, Melissa Sanborn, Mitchell Lalonde, and Bridgit Welch; and great grandchildren- Nathan, Jacob, Bailey, Dennis, Jared, and Carter.
A celebration of Denis’ life will be held at a later date.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com