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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.
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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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