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Elwood Tracy Obituary
He was born in Augusta on Feb. 20, 1947, son of the late Bruce and Gwen (Keller) Tracy.
He was a graduate of Hall-Dale High School in Hallowell, Class of 1966.
He retired in 2009 from Central Maine Power Co. after 31 years of service as a lead rigger. He had also been employed by the City of Augusta as a grader operator.
Elwood loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Some of his favorite times were at the Forks with his hunting buddies.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marie Jeanne (Charest) Tracy; his two daughters, Michelle Kirmes and her husband, Scott, of Pennsylvania and Melissa Dowe and her husband, Donnie, of South China; four grandchildren, Alex, Andrew, Samantha and Riley; his twin brother, Linwood Tracy and his wife, Sandy, of West Gardiner; his sister, Ginger Merry and her husband, Cecil, of Smithfield; a brother, Tom Tracy and his wife, Angie, of Sidney; and a special nephew, Alfred Morin of Augusta; along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Drs. Khomani, Healey, Brassard and all their staff along with Carol Johnson, PA and the staff at MaineGeneral Oncology for the excellent care and compassion that they gave Elwood and his family.
Relatives and friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Avenue, Augusta.
Following cremation, burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
For those who wish to make a donation in Elwood's memory, please make them to: Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, c/o MaineGeneral Health, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.
Condolences to the family may be sent via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elwood Tracy
Diane Hammond Maillet
May 9, 2011
Dear Marie, Ginger and Linwood. Ginger informed me of Elwood's passing this morning. Prayers of strength you and your families during this time of grief.
Mike keliher
April 29, 2011
Dear Marie, Mellisa, and Michelle.I am very sorry for Elwood's passing, my and Sandy's prayers are with you. I will miss him always. Elwood was much more than a fiend. I will always consider him a loving brother and work mate. We are sorry that we are away during this time, please remember me if you need anything.
Mike and Sandy Keliher
chris albee
April 26, 2011
Dear Melissa and family,my heart sunk when I read the obituary.I'm so sorry.
God bless you.
chris albee
Connie Hayward
April 25, 2011
Dear Marie, Ginger and family,
I'm very sorry for you loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I have only fond memories of Elwood while working at Central Maine Power Company.
Jeannette Faulkingham
April 25, 2011
Dear Marie and Family: I am so sorry about the passing of Elwood. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will always remember the good times we had at the roller rink. He always made us laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vonnie Wilcox
April 24, 2011
Dear Marie, Ginger and family
I'm so sorry about the passing of Elwood, I remember all the good times we use to have when I lived with Ginger and my aka "second parents" until we got our first apartment out of high school. Elwood and Linwood were always teasing Ginger and I as only older brothers could.
Love, Vonnie
Jen Morneault
April 24, 2011
I worked with Elwood for many years at CMP, he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 24, 2011
Marie;
Kerry and I are very sorry to hear about Elwood's passing. Elwood was a class mate of mine at Hall-Dale. He will surely be missed at our future class reunions. He was one of the great ones. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bob and Kerry Tims
Ocala, Fl.
April 23, 2011
Dick and I are very sad to hear of Elwood's passing. He will be remembered as a friendly happy go lucky person. He was very sick and can now rest in peace. Take care of yourselves and god bless you all.
Denice and Dick Harvey Farmingdale, Me
Sharon Lord Todd
April 23, 2011
Dear Marie ......I was so sad to learn of Elwood's passing. Retirement is supposed to be a time of joy , not pain. I hope you're doing OK. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your cherished memories get you through this difficult time.
Linda Howard
April 23, 2011
Marie, Michelle, Melissa and family. There are never the right words to comfort us when we've lost a precious loved one. My heart, my thoughts and my prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Lean on God.
Lonny and Mary Keller
April 23, 2011
Marie, Melissa and Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Cousin, I will never forget the great adventures. I will miss you deeply.
Barbara Lucas
April 23, 2011
Marie, Melissa and family. I am sorry to hear about Elwood, and he tried his best to stay with us. When I transferred and started working at CMP’s NASC, every morning Elwood would put a smile on my face by giving a compliment. He made us all laugh and was certainly a character. I enjoyed working with him very much! People walk into our lives and Elwood will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Sylvia Whitney, Gray
April 23, 2011
So sorry to hear of Elwood's passing. I used to baby sit for him and his twin brother when they were just little guys (about 2 or 3) They were so cute and full of energy. Condolences to the family.
Sylvia Whitney Gray
Newry, ME
Peggy Humphrey-Haskell
April 22, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Elwood's passing. I grew up with the twins and Ginger out on the Outlet Road. I have always been fond of the family although I haven't seen them in many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda & Roger Morin
April 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Elwood. Please know we are thinking about you.
Cheryl (Brown) Pratt
April 22, 2011
Marie & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember Elwood from High School and all of our past class reunions. This summer's 45th class reunion will not be the same without him. He will be sadly missed by all.
Constance LaPierre
April 22, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sandy Damren
April 22, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 22, 2011
Prayers and condolences from the meter lab crew. Great guy and was fun to work with. Thoughts are with his family
John Pierce Sr.
April 22, 2011
So sorry to hear of Elwood's passing. I remember him from Hallowell High and during his years at CMP. I also remember seeing him walking the dirt roads at his camp in The Forks - he would say he was trying to clear his head after having too much fun the night before at camp. My thoughts are with you. John Pierce Sr.
Rodney winslow Sr.
April 22, 2011
I send my prayers and Condolences to Elwoods family.I got to know Elwood when I worked at CMP and it was a great pleasure to work with him when he came to the garage. I have alot of memories that will always be with me.
Cristina Evers
April 22, 2011
Marie, Michelle and Melissa. We are so saddened to hear of Elwood's passing. He could always be relied on for a good laugh. Let us know if we can be of any help. Charlie & Cris Evers, Josh Cook
April 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always remember that Elwood was a big part of the good times we all shared at the skating rink.
Bill & Nita Faulkingham
Wilfred Martin
April 22, 2011
I am so sorry to here of Elwood's passing,I went to Hall-Dale with him and Linwood.They were two great guys and had a lot of fun with them.
Wilfred Martin
Wally Humphrey
April 22, 2011
Ginga and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss of Elwood. I know what you are going though. My wife is having treatments for Lung Cancer 4 years now and we lost Judy to cancer. Please call if we can do anything for you.
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