Alvin Clark Wagner

READFIELD - Alvin Clark Wagner, 92, of Readfield, passed on Oct. 4, 2018 at the Alfond Center For Health surrounded by his loving family.Alvin was born May 11, 1926, the son of Alvin W. and Bernice (Norton) Wagner. He graduated from Madison High school in 1943 and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1947.He was stationed aboard the USS Lauderdale in 1944, which brought our wounded men home from Japan.  That was a horror he never forgot.  Then he was transferred to the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt for the end of his tour of duty in 1947.He came home from the service and worked for Clough Motor of Madison before he enrolled at Northeastern University in Boston.  He transferred to University of Maine, Orono where, in 1952, he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering.  Alvin then went to work for the Maine State Parks and Recreation Commission where he worked for 34 years.  Alvin was dedicated to building the best and the finest state parks for the people of Maine to enjoy.  He loved the State of Maine and his community.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his many friends from the park and the community.  He taught this love of the outdoors to his sons and grandchildren; that passion lives on.  He was a member of Star Promenaders & Central Maine Square Dance Club.Alvin's greatest love was his family.  He married June Barkwell November 19, 1949 and together they raised three children.  During his lifetime, they traveled to Egypt, Alaska, Hawaii and many U.S. states and square danced in many places. Alvin was a kind, loving, compassionate and quiet man.  He was so dedicated to his family and always a pillar of strength for us all.Sadly, Alvin was predeceased by two grandsons, Jonathan Stuart (age 4) in 1985 and Casey Alan Hall Wagner (age 26) in 2004, and his beloved daughter, Susan Elaine in 2012.  He was also predeceased by his eleven siblings.Alvin is survived by his wife, June, and they would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in November; his eldest son, Alan, and his wife Lorraine of Readfield; his youngest son, Stuart, and his wife Wendy of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Niki York of Millinocket, Karlee and Brent Colbeth of East Machias, Colin Wagner of Portland, Karin Nickerson of Poland, Katie and Jay Scott of Windsor and Kayla Nickerson of Vienna;  great grandchildren, Tyman John Hall of Millinocket, Hannah and Emily Colbeth of East Machias, Hayden Scott of Windsor, Carver Gemelli and baby Hank of Vienna;  in-laws, Rex and Gayle Barkwell of Wentworth, NH, and Vivian Norma Panek of East Winthrop; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind a special friend, Anna Starrett of Augusta and close friend and neighbor who Alvin though so much of, Bill Starrett and his partner, Pat.Alvin AKA Grampa will be sadly missed and always loved by those of us that had the honor of knowing such a kind and loving soul.Visiting hours will be Friday, October 26 from 3-7 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.  Please join us for a celebration of Alvin's life Saturday, October 27, 11:00 am at the Readfield United Methodist Church.  Immediately following the service, a gathering and luncheon will be downstairs at the church.Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.comMemorial donations may be made to:Friends of ME State Parksc/o Tom Cieslinski44 Burke St.Farmingdale, ME 04344, orReadfield Union Meeting House c/o John PerryPO Box 451Readfield, ME 04355