LEWISTON – A long-time resident of Wilton, Maine, Stanley “Stan” Earle Stinchfield passed away at age 64 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after courageously battling leukemia.
Stan was born in Rumford, Maine, graduated from Stephens High School and served in the Army National Guard. Throughout his professional career he was a truck-driver and entrepreneur and once retired, he was active with the Lion’s Club and also attended United Baptist Church of Dryden.
Stan was passionate about his family, his faith in God and his work. He never knew a stranger, had a delightful spirit, and a powerful handshake. He was an avid football fan, NASCAR enthusiast, and enjoyed motorcycle rides with his dog and sidecar sidekick, “Cinnamon.”
In the latter part of his life he enjoyed watching Law and Order and Ice Road Truckers, and enjoyed his phone conversations with his former co-workers and fellow truck drivers. Even as he fought his illness he maintained his uplifting attitude and concern for others as well as a sense of humor and always did so with a smile.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce Brown Stinchfield, of Wilton; three daughters: Shelley Jackson and her husband James of Stratton, Vicki Stinchfield and boyfriend Stacy Henderson of Jacksonville, N.C. and Susan LeGrand and husband William of Wilton.
He is also survived by five grandchildren: Jordyn Jackson and boyfriend Larry McCormick of Red Springs, N.C.; Samantha McGregor and her husband Michael James of Gray; Kian LeGrand, Kayla LeGrand, and Kyla LeGrand of Wilton. He is also survived by two siblings: Pamela Lincoln of Colman, MI and Richard Stinchfield of Methuen, MA.; three aunts and one uncle: Marjorie Richard of Phillips, Eleanor Fish of Weld, Gloria Jones of Canton, and Lester Libby of Rumford; several nieces and nephews and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Stinchfield and by his mother, Jean Libby Stinchfield Goodwin.
A memorial service will be held at Wilton Methodist Church, Main St. Wilton, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. A springtime internment will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the United Baptist Church of Dryden, P.O. Box 64 Dryden, Me 04225 or FMH Oncology Department, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, Me 04938
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
