John Arthur Monroe

John Monroe Obituary

John Arthur Monroe
1958 - 2016
FAIRFIELD - John Arthur Monroe, 57, formerly of Litchfield, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2016, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., after fighting a long battle with cancer. He was born in Gardiner on March 15, 1958.
He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Sr. and Mary Monroe of Gardiner.
He is survived by his five children, Christopher Monroe and wife Nicole of Litchfield, Danielle Monroe and partner Nathan McNab of Fairfield, Justin Monroe and partner Kelsey Verney of South China, Brandon Monroe of Industry, and Stephen Monroe of Jay and mother of children Michelle Monroe of Jay. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Christopher Raymond, Cami, and Mackenzy Monroe of Litchfield, Ewan McNab of Fairfield, and Cooper Monroe of South China. He is survived by a sister, Katherine Monroe Childs of Idaho, and brother, Richard Monroe Jr. and wife Mary-Jayne of Randolph; along with several nieces and nephews.
John graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1976. He began working for Maine DOT as an Engineering Aide I in December of 1976, progressing to Transportation Planning Specialist. After 37 years of employment, he retired in May of 2014. John also served for the Maine National Guard from 1976 to 1995.
Please join the family for a Celebration of Life which will be held on March 13, 2016, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St., Fairfield. Family members will be sharing stories and photos along with some of John's favorite food.

Memorial donations may be made to the Joe Andruzzi Foundation.

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Published by Central Maine from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Monroe

12 Entries

Daniel Tibbs

March 20, 2016

I served with John in the 286th S&S Bn a long time ago. John was a great soldier and would go the extra mile to help out whenever he could. I havn't seen John in years but think back often of those times and remember him as a good person and a great soldier. REST IN PEACE, JOHN

Nancy Armentrout

March 15, 2016

John was very sweet and unassuming. I went to high school with John but didn't know him well then. Got to know him better when we worked together at DOT and feel blessed that I did. I am so sorry that he is gone but glad that I was able to know him while he was here.

Alyce and Wallace Grant

March 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss Richard and Mary Jayne
Auntie Babe and Uncle Wally

Patrick Corum

March 11, 2016

When I started at DOT in May of '77 John was already here. Shortly after I started Peter Brown was hired and the three of us spent the next several years together at DOT sharing our experience and life's experiences. Eventually we all went our separate ways, but once upon a time the three of us were a sort of a team; young, starting careers and families, dealing with successes and failures. John, I will always remember when we were young and will forever call you my friend.

Loralyn Clark

March 11, 2016

There are tons of reminders of you everywhere. I still have your hand written queries hanging on my wall at work. You always had time to help me figure out the tough ones. You were one of the most easy going people I knew and I sure will miss you. I lost my father to cancer and feel so sorry for your family and their loss.

Robert Phillips

March 11, 2016

My prayers and condolences to John's family; he left this mortal place way too soon. John and I crossed paths many times at MaineDOT. I always saw a man dedicated to his work, knowledgeable, serious, kind, and unassuming. He will surely be missed by all those who knew him. Rest-In-Peace John!

Cathy Doyle

March 11, 2016

Rest I peace my friend you will be missed by many

Hal Surawski

March 11, 2016

I was shocked to learn this from Cathy Kinney. We all grew up in Gardiner and graduated together. John and I worked at Cottle's supermarket and enjoyed many times together at his house. The last time I saw John was at his office in Augusta doing accident reports. I even helped out just to pass the time while home on leave from the Air Force. I was hoping to see John at our 40th class reunion this year. I am so sorry for his passing and hope he suffered little.

Tina and Sean Breton

March 10, 2016

I will miss all the wonderful gardening talks we had , even in the middle of the winter. John will truly be missed more than any will know. Rest my friend we will he here for the family! To the fMily our deepest condolences to you.

Tobey Jakcson

March 10, 2016

Chris, Nicole, and Family,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

Dede Gilbert

March 10, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I remember John fondly. Such a kind and giving man.

Steve Furrow

March 10, 2016

RIP John! I served with John in the 286th S&S Bn. He was a great soldier, team player, dependable and a go-to guy when you needed the job done right and fast. I haven't seen John in a long time but have good memories of his dedication to family and the Army. My deepest condolences to the family.

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