Albert B. Westhaver, 49, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on July 17. He was born Oct. 19, 1959.
Albert was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln Academy. He enjoyed racing at Wiscasset Speedway and being on the water as a self-employed fisherman on his fishing boat, The Mistress. His son, Jesse, worked with him as his sternman. His son Jeremy enjoyed spending time with his father on the boat from a very young age, and grew up to be a fisherman himself.
Albert had spent time cutting wood in previous years, and also enjoyed snowplowing with his brother-in- law. He enjoyed comedy of any kind.
He was predeceased by his mother, Gloria L. Westhaver, as well as a brother, Paul Frederick Westhaver.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Karen; two sons, Jesse Albert Westhaver and companion Jessica Beaumont, and Jeremy Benjamin Westhaver and companion Brynne Hanna, both of Bristol; father, Gordon F. Westhaver of North Carolina; two sisters, Teri Reiling and husband Jim of Texas, and Debbie Fortier and husband Rick of Bristol; brother, Brian Westhaver and wife Kelsey of Nobleboro; father- and mother-in-law, Roy and Sandra Griffin of Bristol, with whom he spent a lot of time; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bristol First Responders, 104 South Side Rd., New Harbor, ME 04554.
Memorial service 11 a.m., Fri., July 24 at Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Condolences for the family may be expressed at www.stronghancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, Damariscotta.
