Wilson George Nuite

SANGERVILLE: Wilson G. Nuite, 84, died January 10, 2025, in Bangor after a brief medical event with family at his side. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Dexter, ME, the third son of Doran and Katherine (Wingate) Nuite.

Wilson grew up on the family farm preferring work with trucks and tractors rather than animals. He graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford, class of 1959. While in high school he drove a truck for Charles Starbird and a school bus his senior year. For many years he worked for Haley Construction hauling readi-mix concrete. He spent his retirement years managing his fields and woodland.

Wilson bought his Caterpillar backhoe (CAT) in 1990. He used that around his neighborhood to help with various projects, often free of charge. Rejuvenating the Gilman cemetery in So. Sangerville was one of his most satisfying accomplishments.

Wilson enjoyed bluegrass music, community meals, history books, vegetable gardening, chocolate cake, riding his bike, keeping his equipment in top condition and talking with friends on his porch. He believed in hard work, honesty, character, practicality and kindness. He was a devoted brother and uncle to his family.

Wilson was predeceased by his parents; uncle, Erroll Nuite (wife Nathalie); brothers Bradley and Graham Nuite, of Sangerville. He is survived by his sister Barbara Lockwood (husband David) of Dover-Foxcroft; sister-in-law Sally Nuite of Sangerville; nephews Lewis (wife Loretta) of Atkinson, George, Blaine (wife Janet), Warren, and Barrett Nuite of Sangerville; Brian Lockwood of NC; nieces Brenda Nuite (husband Jay) of WI, Melynn Nuite of MA, Maradee Nuite Jacoby (husband Jim) of WI, Amanda Maddocks (husband Fred) of Dover-Foxcroft and nearly thirty grand and great grand nieces and nephews; many friends including Dick Panciera, Jim Nicholas and special friend Andria Leonard.

A memorial gathering at the So. Sangerville Grange and burial in the Bailey Cemetery will be planned for spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to So. Sangerville Grange, c/o Barbara Hatch, 4 Silvers Mills Rd., Sangerville, ME 04479.

Wilson's family sends special thanks and gratitude to the staff, nurses and doctors at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center ICU who treated him with such skill and respect.