Rodney Archie Stanley (1941-2021)

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Rodney Archie Stanley

SALEM TOWNSHIP – Rodney Archie Stanley, 79, passed away on February 12, 2021 at the Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. He was born on September 15, 1941 in Lincoln, son of Clarence and Charlene (Sutherland) Stanley. On March 10, 1973, Rodney married Marilyn McLaughlin in Jackman. Over the years, he worked at International Paper Co for 27 years, Stanley Trucking for 20 years, and was an Associate Broker at Sandy River Realty for 20 years. Rodney enjoyed NASCAR races, spending time at camp in Holeb, and having breakfast with the guys at the Farmington Diner and the Brickyard. He loved family dinners and spending time with his grandchildren. During the winter months, Rodney and Marilyn lived in Homosassa, Florida.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marilyn Stanley of Salem Township; daughter, Marcy Stanley and husband Gary of Salem Township; sons, Rodney Stanley Jr. and wife Ayla of Salem Township, Danny Oliver and significant other Lauri of Winthrop; two grandsons, Randy Cochran of Lewiston, Joshua Williams and wife Brooke of Phillips; great granddaughter, Karsyn Williams of Phillips; step grandkids, Kristen, Jason, Josh, and Trevor; three sisters, Judy Roy and husband Richard, Paulette Bryant and husband Kermit, and Linda Beaulieu and husband Brian, all of Jay; sister in-law, Doris Stanley of Punta Gorda, FL; stepsisters, Cleo Roy, Erna White, Donna Guest, and Roberta Clough; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; stepmother, Clara Stanley; two brothers, Gordon Stanley and Richard Marston; niece, Ginger Bryant; and stepsister Carol Arey.

Graveside services will be held later in the spring at the Mt. Abram Cemetery in Salem Township.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

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  1. Marilyn,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Rod will be sadly missed

  2. so sorry to hear of rodney s passing rodney be came a good friend first meeting him in a realestate deal he was alwayslooking for the next deal andalways determined to get it done .ionly got to know him after he moved to salem was agood neighbor one of the last with get it done determination. raymond and colleen

  3. Danny, jus read obit. so very sorry for ur loss. know that Terry an I are thinking of you. prayers for you. Try to remember all the good times. it does help. sending you hugs.

  4. Marilyn and family so very sorry for your loss of Rodney. Take care Woody and Rhonda

  5. Marilyn, so sorry to hear of Rodney’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  6. We lost a good neighbor and friend. One who always had a line to get a conservation going in a good natured way. One of the guys who always put his family and friends first.

  7. Marilyn
    We are so sorry for your loss.
    Love and prayers for you and your family.
    Love Mike and Pam

  8. Marilyn, I am at a loss of words. I guess I thought Dubba would be around forever! So sorry.
    He could always make me laugh.

  9. So So Sorry Marilyn for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you , Marcy, Rod Jr and all the families. I have many many wonderful memories with Rodney and Real Estate . RIP Rodney. Becky

  10. So sorry. Missed our morning gatherings at The Village Market in N. Chesterville years ago. He was always fun to be around.

  11. Dear marilyn, we are so sorry for you’re loss, thinking of you and your family . Rodney was such a nice man with a great sense of humor .. Holly and Butch McCormick.

  12. Marilyn and Family, Vicki and I send our thoughts, Rodney was a great man and a great friend. I used to look forward to our daily coffee at the old North Chesterville Store. He will surely be missed, RIP my friend

  13. Very sorry to hear about this. I will miss having breakfast with Stanley and hearing his jokes and his deep laughter. Marilyn and Danny my sincere condolences.

  14. Rodney was always good for a laugh. Focus on the good memories Marilyn.
    Thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.

  15. Marilyn so sorry for your loss, he was a great guy and will miss him.Hugs and prayers for you and your family

  16. Dear Marilyn, we are so sorry to hear of this. He was a great guy and we always enjoyed our times together with you both. Thank you for always being there to help! Rod was special . Jeff and Emily.

  17. Marilyn, Marcy and family i am so deeply saddened and heart broken to hear of Rodney’s passing. He was such a kind, wonderful soul. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. I absolutely loved waiting on him at the Diner. He was on of my favorite customers. He will be deeply missed by so many people!! Sending my deepest condolences to all of you

  18. Marilyn and family, deepest sympathy on your loss of Rodney. Lots of memories, hope yours carry you through this time of sorrow. A good guy.

  19. My heart is missing a piece at learning of the loss of Rodney. From childhood up through I have good memories of this wonderful man. My deepest sympathies to his family, I know how much he will be missed.

  20. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WORKED FOR ME IN 1991 PUTTING IN MY DRIVEWAY ECT IM MET HIM THREW STUART SMITH MANY YEARS AGO THOUGHTS AN PRAYERS

  21. Little did we know that a drive to look at a house in Farmington ten years ago would also introduce us to two new friends, lovely Marilyn and gregarious Rodney. We hold you close in our thoughts, Marilyn, especially at this time.

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