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LOYD COLE Obituary
He was born Aug. 27, 1945, in Avon, the son of Harold Cole and Lillian Tibbetts.
Loyd was educated in Strong area schools. He then served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.
He married the former Jean McPhee on Dec. 31, 1965, in Greenock, Scotland.
Loyd worked a variety of jobs over the years.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter and he enjoyed going camping. He especially loved the time he spent with his family.
Besides his wife of 47 years, Jean, of North Anson, he is survived by his six children, Sandra Price, of Jet, Okla., Brenda Spencer, of Jet, Mary O'Clair, of Jet, Loyd Cole Jr. and his wife, Darlene, of Madison, William Cole and his wife, Karen, of Solon, and Chris Cole and his companion, Dana Adams, of Solon; his sister, Mary Orcutt, and her husband, Francis, of Temple; his five brothers, John Cole, of Michigan, Norman Cole and his wife, Kathy, of Starks, Jerome Cole and his wife, Betty, of Anson, David Cole and his wife, Clara, of Strong, and Harold Cole Jr. and his wife, Karen, of South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
At the families' request, there will be no services held at this time.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to hospice and to his brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Kathy Cole.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
Donations may be made in Loyd's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256, or you can visit www.woundedwarriorpro ject.org.
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Stacy Workman
April 20, 2013
Aunt Jean and family
I don't remember Uncle Loyd much I do have some fond memories when we all lived in Oklahoma. He will be missed. Love you all. Sorry I can't be there in June for his memorial.
Allison, Sharon and Nathan Merkison
April 20, 2013
Dear Jean and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories or your years together help to bring you comfort during this time.
Tabitha Soucy
April 16, 2013
Grandpa I can't believe you're gone :'( we had good memories and I'll never forget them. I love and miss you so much, and I can't wait til I see you again. I hope you Rest In Peace... Love you very much.
Mary Cole
April 15, 2013
Your a light in my heart and soul that can never burn out. I love you Dad always and forever til I meet you again. Hugs and kisses your daughter Mary
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Jean Cole and family
April 15, 2013
To Everyone that thought of Loyds passing, His wife, Jean and family thank you and may God bless you all. The family of Loyd H. Cole Sr.
jean cole
April 15, 2013
My dearest Loyd, It has been almost a month since you left suddenly and quick. Forty-seven years although we have had good times and bad. We were always together as a family. You and I knew what we had. We raised our 6 kids and 12 grandkids, 2 step grandkids, 9 great grandkids and 4 step great grandkids. And one we never got to meet. Hope you got to meet him. Also mom and dad I loved them dearly. I miss you with all my heart and soul. And until we meet again I am thinking of you every minute of the day and nite. Remember you were my first and last love. Until we meet again forever your always, Your wife Jean
March 31, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of need
phil & judy dickey
March 30, 2013
we are sorry to here about loyd.he is at peace now and may he rest in peace.
Dawn LaBelle Halwix
March 30, 2013
Uncle Loyd I will always remember the times you used to catch flies mid air n pretend to eat them all the while letting them out of ur hand before i could catch you, I was so fascinated at that as a child thinking wow My Uncle catches and eats flies... :) You had me going until Aunt Jean was laughing so hard and I caught on it was a joke :)... I enjoyed all the times with you guys...I Love you and will miss you...
Sandra Price
March 30, 2013
Dad I remember the time you & I drove to Maine listening to Red Sovine's Teddy Bear & Daddy's Girl
I will always be Daddy's Girl. I love you daddy
P.S thanks for not letting mom name me Pippi Longstockings
DeEtte Hinkley
March 29, 2013
thinking of u jean and family at this time now i wont have anyone to haress love u jean hope to see u soon Deette
Sandra Price
March 29, 2013
Dad I will miss you so much. I know we had our difficult times, but we also had our good times. I remember being "daddy's little girl", turning into "daddy's little tom-boy", then "daddy's holy terror".
Some of my fondest memories are me always wanting to go to work with you. I'm sure I really didn't help that much, but I sure thought I did!! Mom telling me how when you were roofing I wanted to help you so bad, but was afraid of heights. You asking me for shingles & me grabbing one shingle climbing the ladder until I got to the top & saying "here daddy". You telling me to bring it to you, which I did & you putting me on your shoulders to take me back down the ladder. The two of use repeating this process until quitting time.
Me helping you with fiberglass insulation & both of getting into trouble because I was allergic to it. But it didn't stop me from asking to go back with you!!
Those Saturday afternoons watching you race!!! Even the demolition derby times. How we would cheer for #13 OLE KING COLE!!! Watching NASCAR on Sundays cheering for Dale Sr.
I was always watching over your shoulder when you welded & getting into trouble for not having my helmet on!
Trying to hand you the right tool when you tinkered on toys.
How you ate my "cake" from the easy bake oven. How much trouble I got into when I tried to bake a special "cake" that had ingredients that SHOULD NEVER be placed in a cake!! But you took a bite anyways.
The doll you were so happy to give me for Christmas that I was scared to death of!! Because she was taller then I was. The look of terror on my face when you insisted we have a pitcher together.
I love you & am so glad to be "daddy's girl" I will always be you're little girl!
Rest in peace dad
The Olivers
March 29, 2013
Jean and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do let us know. Luv the Olivers
Rebecca Spencer
March 29, 2013
we had alot of good memories when i was lil playing at ur house i loved u so much and always liked going to c u and gram i hope ull watch over us and expecially gram i love u alot and will never forget u. <3
Brittany Spencer
March 29, 2013
Many memories I have with you are old, but they will never be forgotten. Miss you and love you.
Maureen Mikal
March 29, 2013
Thinking of you, Jean, and extending my most sincere sympathy.
March 29, 2013
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.
March 28, 2013
THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GOOD GRAMPA TO MY CHILDREN , THEY ARE MISSING YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE FUN TIMES THE WHOLE FAMILY HAS HAD TOGETHER. I WISHED I COULD HAVE HELPED ALL OF THEM GET HERE ,I DO KNOW YOU AND JEAN RAISED AN AWESOME FAMILY. I HAVE A LOT OF MEMORIES WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM. I TRULY WISH I HAD SPENT MORE TIME VISITING,BUT THE TIME SPENT WAS PRICELESS. I FEEL REALLY LUCKY TO BE A PART OF THIS FAMILY AND AM PROUD THAT YOU ARE MY FATHER- IN-LAW ALWAYS AND FOREVER. I HOPE EVERYONE WILL BE ABLE TO HOLD IT TOGETHER . REST IN PEACE. FROM YOUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW KAREN.
Brenda Spencer
March 28, 2013
Dad I love you and will miss you. You will always be with me in heart and soul. You created me and I am proud of who I am. Ty for being my dad and for all the things you have done for me Love always Your Second Daughter Brenda Lee Spencer (Cole)
Brenda Spencer <cole>
March 28, 2013
Brenda L Spencer I love you dad and will miss you dearly
Hal Cole
March 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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