Lawrence P. Paine, 62, of Boothbay Harbor, died July 7 at the Gregory Wing of St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor.
Born June 14, 1945 in Boothbay Harbor, he was the son of the late Elmer and Jean (Wagstaff) Paine. He grew up in Boothbay Harbor and attended Boothbay schools.
At the early age of 12, he began his fascination with art and painting. At the age of 14, he was awarded the Junior Art Award at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. Working primarily with acrylics and oil, he completed many thousands of paintings in his lifetime. His paintings, mostly seascapes and tranquil wooded scenes, have an appealing mystical, impressionistic quality. His true loves were Mt. Hunger, Mt. Katadin and the Maine coast. He particularly loved the peacefulness of the Maine woods.
Much of his life, Paine was devoted to helping others. He worked for several non-profit organizations, such as Free Expressions, Mobius, Meals on Wheels and the Miles Hospital Assisted Living Center at Chase Point. He volunteered at numerous nursing homes and hospitals. He enjoyed giving art lessons especially to those less fortunate that himself.
In the early seventies, Paine wrote, The Other Maine – Mount Hunger. His paintings were featured in many calendars and a line of greeting cards throughout the United States.
He taught art lessons in North Carolina, New Jersey and Damariscotta. He was extremely generous and donated numerous paintings for public display.
As well as art, his interests included music, animals (especially dogs), hiking, travel, writing, and nature.
Survivors include a brother, Dwight Paine of Waldoboro; sisters, Barbara Paine McGlauflin of Boothbay Harbor, and Judy Latter of Wiscasset; a very dear friend and companion, Jean Pillars of New Jersey; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Arrangements are entrusted to Coast of Maine Cremation Service in Waldoboro.
