HIRAM- Donald Quincy of Hiram, ME passed away on Monday October 17, 2022 at the age of 88
Don was born on March 2, 1934, in the town of Fryeburg ME to Joseph and Dorothy Quincy of Lovell. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1952. Soon after graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served 4 years of active duty which took him to Korea. While in the Air Force he studied communication and continued his education at Wentworth Institute of Technology after his service. In 1956 Don married Marilynn Westcott of Kezar Falls. They raised 2 boys Gary and Dana.
Don was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed anything that would take him into the woods, on a lake or down a dirt road. He would spend his free time hunting and fishing with family and friends. Teaching his sons and grandchildren the skills he had passion for. He also enjoyed woodworking, building anything from a birdhouse to a camp where family and friends would gather for good food, good stories and lots of laughs. Don was a very loving and caring man who always put family first. He was a great Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend to anyone that knew him.
Don was predeceased by his wife Marilynn of 55 years, father Joseph and mother Dorothy. He is survived by his sons Gary and Dana, grandchildren Laura, Ryan, Jordan, Adam, great grandchildren Charlotte, Blake, his two sisters Brenda Schneider, Betty Quincy, partner Rachel Kuvaja, her 2 children Tim, Vicky, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A graveside ceremony is scheduled for November 9 at 11:00 am at the Riverside Cemetery in Cornish with a Celebration of Life to follow at the North Fryeburg Community Chapel. Flowers or a donation to the church can be sent to the Community Chapel in honor of Don.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com
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