CHESTERVILLE – Dwight Bruce Verrill, 79, of Chesterville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after a long illness.
Bruce was born January 5, 1945, in North Yarmouth, Maine, to Dwight Chester and Patricia (Jewett) Verrill. He was the oldest of three children. He attended Greely High School and then the University of Maine at Orono, graduating with a Masters in Agronomy.
On January 25, 1969, Bruce married Patricia (Scamman) in Augusta, Maine. They moved to the Farmington area, eventually settling in Chesterville which is where they would live for over fifty years.
Bruce had a colorful professional career that began with teaching chemistry and serving as Assistant Principal at Livermore Falls High School. From there, he went on to own several businesses, including Acme Engineering, specializing in surveying and soil sciences. He also successfully managed businesses in forestry and real estate, allowing him to do what he loved most–spend time in his beloved Maine woods.
Bruce was a true character; fair, honest and quite stubborn. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and a remarkable storyteller. He loved the ocean and had many entertaining tales from his days as a lobsterman and later as a regular on Chebeague Island. His greatest passion was fly fishing (and the bragging rights that followed). Even as his illness set in, he was motivated to catch another big one along the Parmachenee and take in the view from his favorite spot in Rangeley.
Bruce is predeceased by his parents.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia, and their children: Rachel Heseltine and her husband Jeff of Chesterville, Susan Bryan and her husband Scott of Austin Texas; his grandchildren, Owen and Tabitha Heseltine and Riley and Garry Bryan; his sister, Pam Withee, and her husband, Dave of North Yarmouth; and his brother, Mark Verrill of North Yarmouth.
Bruce’s family is eternally grateful for the support and care of Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, especially to Susan and Paige.
Interment will be at the Highland Cemetery in West Poland with a graveside service to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice in Bruce’s memory. Family and friends are invited to visit Bruce’s Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com to share stories, reflections or words of comfort. Honored to be caring for the family of Dwight Bruce Verill is Wiles Remembrance Center-Farmington.
Rachel and family so sorry for your loss.
To the Verrill family, my sincere condolences and sorry for your loss.
Bruce was my friend, neighbor, and fishing buddy for the last 10 years. Although we were complete opposites in upbringing and politics we were always able to keep our “discussions” friendly and civil, a rare rate in these times .
We were in total agreement about the beauty of the Parmacheenee region, and the virtues of fly fishing , good food, and a glass of good Scotch at the end of the day .
I will miss our outings together, and Jane and I offer our deepest condolences to Pat, Rachel, Susan, and the rest of his family .
Before I had ever met Bruce I used to hear of him and his being extolled in glowing terms by those associated with him and for whom he had been engaged in land use projects.
On meeting and working with him for clients we had in common the realty of his professional competence fully measured up to the reputation that had preceded him.
He was unsurpassed in what he did and will miss him.
Condolences to Pat, Rachel, Susan, and other members of his great family.
I have known Bruce since the early 80s when he did soils and survey work for my company. I then had the privilege of working side by side with him in the development business and then for the last 20 years
a great friendship which also included numerous fishing trips to his haven at Parmacheenee. Bruce was an unparalleled storyteller and one of the most honest people I ever met . We had so many laughs and adventures together and I loved nothing more than
Introducing my friends to Bruce they all loved him as he was a genuine true Mainer . Pat I am so saddened by hiis passing and I will truly miss him but I will never forget him …. Love to you Susan and Rachel from all the Emmons
So so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. I too had the pleasure working with Bruce and he always had a great story to tell..
I moved away from Maine and now live in Colorado but Mike Emmons always told me seeing Bruce and fishing with him over the years.
My prayers are with Pat and the Verrill family. Bruce was a true Mainer and genuine personality!
Joe OBrien.
The Registry of Deeds is saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. We knew him because of work he did in the Registry. A true gentleman. Our condolences to Patricia and family.
Anita and I are sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was always interesting to talk with and hear some of his stories. Our condolences to Pat, Rachel, and Susan.