John Greenleaf Trinward

Pamela and family,
We met during Kate and Akanimo's wedding in DC. You came to our table and greeted us. I got up and hugged you. You were so humble and beautiful. Sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful husband John. The Lord will comfort you and your family.
Jimmy & Mfon Akpan
New York

In my prayers. Thinking about you. I am sorry for your loss. Even though the miles have separated us, mom always keeps me informed on everyone.

I just learned of John's passing minutes ago and am so saddened. I have known John through various work places for over 30 years. He was a kind hearted man and always a pleasure to be around. I am so sorry for your loss, John will be greatly missed.

I bid farewell to my friend John. A truly fine gentleman, always, always a kind word and a smile. He's watching over his family right now and smiling down upon us all. May God Bless John. Always your friend, Mike Pellerin

Sorry to have read this. John was a year older than I and remember him well. He was a great guy and smart. I wish his family well wishes and my prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Mr. Trinward as you mourn his loss and celebrate his life. We had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Trinward recently at the wedding of Kati and Akanimo in DC. The bond that he shared with his family and the esteem they had for him was truly beautiful and inspiring. May he rest in eternal peace and may his legacy live on.

Pam and Family
I am so sorry for your loss of John. God bless you all as you hold dear the wonderful memories of days gone by. You are all in my prayers with love.

So saddened to hear John passed. He truly lit up the room when he entered. I'll always remember him covered in soot from head to toe with a smile on his face.

Dear Pam, Jack, Kevin, Steve and families,
I just heard the so sad news about John. I am so sorry for your loss of this great man.
As I read the condolences, I was not surprised by what an amazing man he had become. Most of my contact with the Trinward "kids" was when I was one myself. Aside from weekends when our families got together, I spent one week every Summer visiting Nancy and, coming from a family with 3 girls, I loved having John and Kevin as my surrogate brothers. These are very fond memories.
Over the years, I was able to hear of the happy events and accomplishments of the kids and grandkids through Jack and Margaret. Their stories were filled with enthusiasm, joy, admiration and love.
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. With love, Colleen Quinn Desmarais

Pam and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandra (Massey)Walters
Jupiter,Florida

I really enjoyed seeing John every time he came to visit the Bucksport Mill. John was liked by everyone and we relied on his expertise in his field. He was a great person to work with. My thoughts go out to the Trinward family. He will surely be missed by all.

Sorry to here of Johns passing, I new John thru work ,great smile and personality,will be missed

John will be truly missed but never forgotten. We worked closely together on many TAPPI functions over the years. My sincere sympathy to the Trinward Family for your loss! Bob & Wendy Libby

Kevin and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss you will be in my thoughts and prayers
Jamie Amergian

Pam and Family: So sorry to hear of John's passing, he was much too young to leave this world. I have many fond memories of John, especially centered around athletic events. He was an avid fan of all the kid's athletic pursuits. John was a real gentleman and treated everyone he came into contact with, with the utmost of respect. May he rest in peace. Regards,

I am truely saddened to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. He was a wonderful man who instantly made friends with whomever he met. He will be greatly missed by all.

John had an easy smile at greeting and parting. A gentleman and an honest competitor, I enjoyed working with him

John's friends and staff from Wyman Station will miss his presence.

Cathy and I are so truly sorry for your loss. John was such an endearing person who seemed timeless with his saying "a beautiful thing"! John was an eternal optimist and nice to every one he met! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Bill and Cathy Vallance

Dear Pam,the Trinward & Jabar families,
Just found the sad news of John's passing on my computer. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. John was an exceptional person as indicated in his obituary. He was very much like his mother (Miss Greenleaf), when she taught in the Bucksport High school.
I always enjoyed working and dealing with John at the S.D. Warren Somerset Plant as we solved problems together. I always knew I could trust him. I hadn't seen him since soon after I retired, but just last month he came to mind, and I wondered how he and his family were doing. I am so sorry for your loss.

To the Jabar and Trinward families,
My sincere condolences to all of you in the passing of John.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Jeanne Joseph-Cook

Pam and family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the loving memories John leaves behind.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I have been acquainted with John since 1987 in his Betz days and many times since in power plant precipitators. I am very saddened to hear of his passing, I truly will miss him

Pam, Although I did not know John, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Vicki Duguay

Wrapping our arms around all of you with love and support with fond memories of John!

I just read all the entries in this guestbook and what a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. May your many wonderful memories bring you comfort at this time.
Karen Wheeler

Dear Trinward and Jabar families,
We were so sorry to hear about John's passing. We only knew John professionally at KSTD and several paper mills with WIS. John was a great pleasure to work with. He always had a positive attitude and a kind word for all. And that smile so warming. John will be extremely missed.

Pam, JT, Kati, Misty, and Andrea,

When my Mom called me this morning and told me what had happened I had no words. John was such a nice man. I feel extremely lucky to have known him. My prayers go out to you all.

Pam and family, So sorry to hear of John's passing. I noticed your house was dark at Sugarloaf this weekend and wondered. We were really hoping he would improve. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. If we can do anything to help, let us know. Take care, Peg Gallant and your neighbors on North Ridge.

Dear,
Pam and family I am so sorry for your loss. John was a most wonderful man. My heart aches for you all and I wish I had some magical words to ease your own heart ache and pain. May you find comfort from those who hold you, and hold you in thoughts and prayers.
With warm heartfelt sympathy. Dayle McDermott.

Pam and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a great man. He was always willing to help. His smile will never be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Trinward family.

This is such sad and devastating news...a tremendous loss to family, friends, community and the world at large.

John Trinward was one of those rare unforgettable people. I don't know when I last interacted with him directly, and yet I can see his joyful smiling face in my mind as I type this, as though he was standing tall in front of me right now.

I loved and respected the way he loved his wife like there was no other woman in the world.

I loved and respected the way he loved and took pride in his children as though they were perfection personified, and growing more wonderful with every passing day.

I loved and respected the way he walked in the world - as though there was nothing but joy before him, and no way to be but happy and grateful.

The last time I talked with John, he came to place a sign on my front lawn - a sign bearing the name of his wife who was running for a state office. I told him that I was proud to have the sign on my property and honored to know his wife. He responded without a second's hesitation, "Thank you! I appreciate that. No one is more honored to know her than I am."

John and Pam Trinward are a piece of Waterville royalty to me. Why? Because their lives here have been in service to the community and the state, and they have consistently worked to improve life for all of us in one way or another.

I deeply grieve the loss of this great man from the world, and I hold the greatest sympathy in my heart for his wife, his children, his father, siblings, family-in-law and friends.

The world has lost a very bright light, but the Heavens are brighter than ever.

Pam,the Trinward and Jabar families:

Ellen and I are so saddened to hear of John,s passing. He was a remarkable man and great Beta. although it has been many years since our time at Orono, we recall with fondness his always positive spirit, his leadership at the house and his friendship. always had a smile and he was a great mentor. our deepest sympathies and God,s blessings to all the family


Ellen and Mark Tremblay

Ellen and Mark Tremblay

Dear Pam and Family, I am so sorry to learn of John's passing. Although our paths have not crossed in recent years, I think of you often and have such fond memories of Pam and John's kindness at UMO, Sugarloaf and John's fun-loving fraternity brothers of Beta Theta Pi, including their sweet serenade to Pam - "My Beta Sweetheart" - upon Pam and John's engagement so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm so glad I got to meet him -- I never saw him without a smile.

Pam and your very specil family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy!

Pam, My heart aches for you and your loved ones. Johns obituary was written with pure eloquence. It truly is a beautiful thing to have known John. He will be missed but never forgotten. With deepest sympathy, Jill

Pam, JT, Kati, Misty, and Andrea, I write this with a heavy heart. The kids and I have laughed and cried alot over the last few days reminiscing about Uncle John aka "lumpy." From the ghost stories he told when camping to leading the kids in Christmas Carols at the Christmas Luncheon to famous lumpy quotes! That wonderful smile, twinkle in his eye, enthusiasm and energy were always infectious! Life is a beautiful thing and he truly lived it to the fullest! He set a wonderful example for all of us to learn from. Our hearts just ache for all of you. All our love, Debbie, JJ, Kalen and Kevin

This is such sad and devastating news...a tremendous loss to family, friends, community and the world at large.

John Trinward was one of those rare unforgettable people. I don't know when I last interacted with him directly, and yet I can see his joyful smiling face in my mind as I type this, as though he was standing tall in front of me right now.

I loved and respected the way he loved his wife like there was no other woman in the world.

I loved and respected the way he loved and took pride in his children as though they were perfection personified, and growing more wonderful with every passing day.

I loved and respected the way he walked in the world - as though there was nothing but joy before him, and no way to be but happy and grateful.

The last time I talked with John, he came to place a sign on my front lawn - a sign bearing the name of his wife who was running for a state office. I told him that I was proud to have the sign on my property and honored to know his wife. He responded without a second's hesitation, "Thank you! I appreciate that. No one is more honored to know her than I am."

John and Pam Trinward are a piece of Waterville royalty to me. Why? Because their lives here have been in service to the community and the state, and they have consistently worked to improve life for all of us in one way or another.

I deeply grieve the loss of this great man from the world, and I hold the greatest sympathy in my heart for his wife, his children, his father, siblings, family-in-law and friends.

The world has lost a very bright light, but the Heavens are brighter than ever.

Dear Pam and family, we are so saddened to hear of Johns passing. His gentlemaness and genuine warmth, care, and compassion for others always imparted a warm fuzzy when we saw him. Your family is the salt of the earth. Linda and Sebouh Der Simonian and family

Pam our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Oh Pam, We have so many dear memories of John & you. Such a lovely family. So sorry to read of his passing. With love Betty & Ban Avery

So sorry to hear of John's passing. In the year that I helped Ian coach, John was the voice of reason. Thinking of you at this time, Phil Shibles

John truly was one of the good guys. We will always remember that infectious smile and amazing personality of his. Pam our hearts go out to you and the children during this difficult time.
We will miss him.
Gary and Patti Dustin
Cocoa Beach, FL

Ive known and been friends with John for many years and he was as all have said, a good friend and colleague. Im so sad to hear of his passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Vince ONeill - Bangor, Maine

Pam and family.
As a friend and classmate of Johns at Telstar I will always remember him as a giving, caring, fun loving guy who was always smiling.

May you find strength and support in your family and friends during this difficult time.

Words cannot convey the sadness we feel for your loss. John was a bright light shining wherever he went. We have fond memories of coaching and watching our children's sporting events together. Genuine sadness and sympathy to all of you.
Our love and prayers to the family.

Dear Trinwards,

I have many fond memories of your great family through the Sawyers. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My mom also sends her heartfelt best wishes. She still remembers how much she enjoyed having Misty in homeroom.

Best Wishes,
Janelle Kiernan Michaud

My heart goes out to this whole family of wonderful people. My thoughts are especially with you, pam, in this sorrowful time. I know you will all support each other in the best of ways

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If I can do anything please call. Rick bowen 212-7332

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a truly wonderful man. We knew John from his involvement with Tappi and his work at Sappi Fine Paper. It was always a joy to see him coming, he never went anywhere without that wonderful smile. He will remain in our prayers forever.

I don't believe I ever saw John in a bad mood. He was the real deal--a great friend and a great man. When I spoke to him on the phone a couple of months ago, he gave me the old "Hook-Eye" greeting. Lisa and I send Pam and the family our deepest condolences.

We grieve with you and your family. John was one of the most wonderful man we have ever know. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and the family, Love, Uncle Ted and Aut Reggie

We are absolutely heartbroken.

John was such a genuine and kind man and always treated me/everyone like they were his own. I'm not sure that in 22 years I ever saw him without a smile on his face.

He will be sorely missed.

With much love and condolences,
The Wheelers

Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss and wish you and your family the best. John Parman in Kentucky

We are sorry for you loss, John was an amazing man! And I am sure a better husband and father to his children! Prayers for your family and friends!

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. This is a particular difficult time for you and your family.
We are friends of Kevin and Cindy and extend our condolenses to all of you.

So sorry to learn of John's passing. Only knew him professionally which was a genuine pleasure....we were even competitors! John will be surely missed.

pam, jt, katie, misty, andie and family,
john was an inspiration to all who knew him. his passion for his family and life was contagious and the world was a better place with him in it. we all grieve with you and share in this devastating loss.

Pam & Family,
Yes, John was always positive, kind and a pleasure to know. We met John at our wedding, 37 years ago, He pitched right in with the decorating. We will miss him and remember him always. As we tell our grandchildren, he will be the brightest star in the sky watching over us. He is at peace. We cannot be there in person to share your sorrow, but know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Lot of love,
Kathy & Paul

My thoughts and prayers are with the wonderful Trinward family. John had such a wonderful way of making people smile and feel at home in his company. I will remember John fondly.

John was a true friend professionally &
socially.Our times together@ Sugarloaf& the lobster bakes in his backyard will always be warmly remembered.Pam may even recall A few late night or early am calls for his company @ SD Warren during his Betz days! Our prayers are with his family.

I am so sorry to hear about John. His wonderfully written obit says it all. John was one of the nicest people I ever knew in the industry. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

John was one of the best his insight and knowledge was what made his company.He was a real pleasure to work with over the years as a contracter and a friend Russell GIlbert Gilbert Welding

I will always be grateful for that special day when John and I spoke, and He ended his talk to me with "It's a Wonderful Thing !" I am sure John touched many people the very same way as He did with me. Prayers and Condolences to Pam, the Children, and both the Trimward and Jabar Families.

John's brilliant mind was only outshined by his genuine smile, enthusiastic spirit, and abundance of compassion. He instantly became a friend to everyone he met. My prayers to his family and friends. The world has lost a truly wonderful and amazing man.

Our deepest sympathies to Pam and all the rest of the family on the loss of your husband, father, son, brother, grandfather - and our friend and honored fellow citizen. We should all aim to be so full of grace in our lives. - best wishes from Michael and Kathy Haskell Davis

Pam, JT, Kate, Misty and Andrea
My heart is aching so bad for your family right now. John was truly a blessing and a great man. You all were so fortunate to have such a husband and father. I will miss him and his forever smile. God Bless all of you and my deepest sympathies to the whole family.
Deborah Peacock(Plisga)