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DARRELL SHEIVE Obituary

WATERVILLE -- Darrell Keith Sheive, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. He was born in Waterville on Oct. 21, 1942, the second of nine children to Albert X. and June (Brown) Sheive. He was educated in the Clinton and Fairfield schools, graduating from Lawrence High School in June 1961. While a student, he played basketball and maintained a lifelong love of sports. In 1961, he married Patricia Lessard and together they raised a son and two daughters.

His very first employer was his Uncle Arthur at the family farm; he went on to Bath Iron Works for several years, then to Keyes Fibre Co. (now known as Huhtamaki) for 20-plus years, and eventually sold Prudential insurance.

He was a basketball referee while his children were growing up. He also enjoyed sailing and construction, having designed and built his own beautiful home, and did much refinishing and renovation on Memere's camp, which he so loved. He was a well-respected mechanic and had a terrific mathematical mind. As a son, he truly cherished his mother, overseeing her interests and treasuring time spent with her; as a family man and dad, his children were his absolute priority and the source of great joy and pride. He was hardworking and generous with all of his dealings and was a truly honorable man, who also enjoyed financial investing and many happy hours with his favorite collections.

In 2003, he married Gail K. Givens, and they spent the remainder of his life together in a truly joyful and blessed partnership.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Kathleen Sheive; a son, Greg Sheive and companion, Diane, of York; two daughters, Laurie Goodenow and husband, Don, of New Gloucester, and Jill Conover, of Scarborough; his mother, June Sheive; five sisters, Diane Sheive, of Skowhegan, Karen Salter and husband, Doug, of Maryland, Doreen Sheive, of Augusta, Nancy Jean and husband, Spurgeon Stevens, of Fairfield, and Natalie Bigelow, of Oakland; two brothers, Cedric Sheive, of Kansas, and Richard and wife, Kathy, Sheive, of Waterville; and his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by a sister, Cynthia Gurney.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, followed immediately by a memorial service at 3 p.m., at Veilleux Funeral Home, Waterville. Private burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

Published by Morning Sentinel from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2012.
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Laurie & family,
So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. May all the wonderful memories you shared keep him close in heart and help you through the difficult days
ahead. Love and prayers. Donna Young

November 25, 2012

DEAR NANCY
HENRY AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND HIS FAMILY. HENRY WORKED WITH HIM FOR MANY YEARS.

HENRY & WILMA POULIOT

November 22, 2012

My Sweet Sister, I am with you in spirit and am holding you up in prayer. I love you and want you to remember that you were loved by a really good man. Stay strong with your faith and memories. Know that for all that believe there is always a hello after goodbye.

Lydia Hiott

November 21, 2012

Dear gail,so sorry to hear of your loss. cherrish the love you had for each other and all the wonderful memories.love you,sandy and herb

sandy bradley

November 21, 2012

Gail we are thinking you during this most difficult time... you are in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love to you and Darrell's family....

sherry schenk

November 21, 2012

To Laurie, Jill and Greg and family,

Emily and I are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I remember the first time I got to meet him. (very scary for a 17 year old!!) The good news is that later in life I was able to work both with him and for him-and enjoyed both. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Kevin
and Emily O'Leary

Kevin O'Leary

November 20, 2012

Bill and I will be praying for you and family to help you through this great loss. I know his last thoughts were of you Gail

Lori Lawler

November 20, 2012

sorry for your loss.. sending condolences to you all from all of us... if there is anything we can do, please let us know!

Melanie Lessard

November 20, 2012

Gail please accept my condolences on your loss, I had the privilege of working with Darrell at Huhtamaki many years ago.
Ernie Roberge

November 20, 2012

Brothers are very special gifts to us. So sorry for your loss. Pray your family finds solace in your faith.

Judy Beaulieu-Pelotte

November 20, 2012

November 20, 2012

Gail my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I know how special Darrell was to you. God bless
Deborah Peacock

November 20, 2012

He will be greatly missed, may the love of family & friends carry you through your loss.

Jean Roy

November 19, 2012

so very sorry for your loss Gail, thoughts and prayers are with you. carrie v.

November 19, 2012

November 19, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roger Gagnon

November 19, 2012

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