Elliott L. Stimson, 90, of Nobleboro, passed away at his home on the morning of Jan. 10. Born in Springfield, Mass. on March 26, 1920, he was the son of Samuel and Ruth (Chandler) Stimson.
Elliott grew up in Springfield, Mass. and attended schools there. On June 21, 1941, he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Wojtowicz. On Dec. 3, 1942 he enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Seabee with the 81st Construction Battalion during WWII.
Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he returned to Springfield, Mass. where he started a 35-year career with Gulf Oil. In 1964, the family came to Maine, living until the early 1980s in Cumberland. The couple retired to the house they bought at the head of Great Salt Bay in Nobleboro in 1977.
Elliott was a lifelong member of the Masons. In his younger years, he loved salt-water fishing and was an avid bowler. More recently, he could be found taking care of his house and his yard in Nobleboro.
He was predeceased by his wife, Jean Stimson in 2002.
He is survived by his daughter, Janeen Barter of Nobleboro; grandchildren, David Barter and girlfriend Andi Lowery of Trevett, Mark Barter and fiancée Sarah Jo Brewer of Trevett and Amanda Main and husband Andrew of Edgecomb; great-grandchildren, Kinsey Dean of Richmond and Gabryella “Gaby” Main who is due to be born any day; as well as ex son-in-law, Kevin Barter of Boothbay Harbor.
Memorial gathering will be held for the family in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 27 Atlantic Highway, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
