SACO- Don Vincent Auble of Saco Maine passed away peacefully with his son Andrew and daughter Kaitlin by his side in the early hours of Thursday June 2, 2022 due to a ruptured brain aneurysm at 66 years old. He was born May 28, 1956 in Costa Mesa, CA to Thomas Harold Auble and Alva Jean (Banks) Auble. Don was the second born of six children, his siblings included Ginger, Paul, Beth, Allison, and Katie. He attended schools and graduated in his hometown of Costa Mesa, and at the age of 20 he enlisted in the US Navy where he served a total of 12 years. At the beginning, Don served aboard the USS Okinawa, followed by his time on the USS Dewey, and lastly on the USS Brumby. He was honorably discharged in 1988 in Portland Maine where he met and married Laurie Broomhall, and became a father to her son Andrew. They later had their daughter Kaitlin and settled down in Saco, ME. Don continued doing what he loved by working for the shipyard Bath Iron Works until illness caused him to retire. Don loved nothing more than spending quality time with his family and friends, often in the form of cookouts in his own backyard. He also loved watching Patriots football, NASCAR races, puzzles, his weekly crossword, and keeping in touch with old Navy friends and far away family. Don was also fond of being the neighborhood watch, and making sure everyone he loved was well taken care of. Don was Predeceased by his Father Thomas of Corbett, OR. He is survived by his mother Alva Jean of Portland, OR. Siblings Ginger and Jack Morgan of Kingston, OK. Paul and Toni Auble of Corbett, OR. Beth and Bob Whetnight of Wildomar, CA. Allison and Jim Charlesworth of Costa Mesa, CA. Katie LeVasseur of Meridian, ID. Son Andrew Auble with wife Miah (James) Auble of Saco, ME. Daughters Tracy-Ann Henman of Lincoln NE. Stacy Garcia of LaVista NE. And Kaitlin Auble with partner Benjamin Bouchard of Saco, ME. Ex-Wife and very dear friend Laurie Auble of Saco, ME. As well as 10 beautiful grandchildren, Aalyssa, Andrew, and Alexander Auble of Saco, ME. Jackson, Kenneth, Miranda, and Conner Henman of Lincoln, NE. Nina Valls of LaVista, NE. And Morrigan and Daenerys Haley of Saco, ME. A Celebration of Life service for Don will be held on Saturday June 11, 2022 at 11:00 am at Grace Point Church 329 South St. Biddeford, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider making a donation to Don’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Hospital, in his memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com