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Theodore Zagwyn Obituary
Ted was born in Waltham, Mass. on July 22, 1935, the son of Peter H. Zagwyn Sr. and Susan (Kalita) Zagwyn Hamilton.
A graduate of Waltham High School in Waltham, Mass, he spent his early adult years working for Waltham Chemical Company and The Raytheon Company. Ted found his true calling working in the automobile industry while being employed at Bob Chambers Ford. Ted was inspired to open his own used car business, Homestead Motors, in Gardiner. Holding many different positions in the automobile industry for over 50 years.
Throughout his life, Ted spent many years serving his community as a Boy Scout Master, a member of the Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus as well as being involved in politics at the town level. His passion for music and singing combined with his faith allowed him to incorporate his two loves by singing in his local church.
After his retirement in 2016 he enjoyed puttering away on his hobbies of antique cars, oil painting, gardening and going to and hosting yard sales on a regular basis. Most of all, he loved to get together with his father-in-law, G.I. Shaw, to watch NASCAR racing.
Ted is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Susan; his former wife Helen J. Zagwyn formally of Massachusetts; a brother Robert Zagwyn, formerly of South Carolina; a daughter Deborah A. Zagwyn. formerly of Maine.
Ted is survived by his loving wife Dari Lee Zagwyn of Pittston; two sons Theodore W. Zagwyn Jr. and wife Becky of Farmingdale, Gregory Zagwyn and wife Melanie of Massachusetts, two daughters Diane Coston and husband Jim of Chelsea, Erica L. Vigue and husband James T. of Florida; two brothers Peter Zagwyn Jr. and wife Pat of Massachusetts, Conrad Zagwyn and wife Pat of California a sister, Adrianne Johnson of New Hampshire, and a half sister,Susan Bills of Massachusetts. Ted was also blessed with several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 15, at the First Baptist Church, 47 Church Street in Gardiner, from 11a.m. to 12 p.m., where a memorial service will follow at 12 p.m. All are welcome to stay for a gathering in the Fellowship Hall at the church after the service.
Ted's internment will be held in the Spring at Whitefield Cemetery, details to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: familyfirstfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers,
a memorial contribution may be made to:
The Alzheimer's
Care Center
"The Club"
154 Dresden Ave
Gardiner, ME 04345
"In memory of
Ted Zagwyn"
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Susan Cole
March 17, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I worked with him back in the 70's at Bob Chambers Ford and always thought he was a great guy. My condolences to his family. Susan (Widdoes) Cole
Valerie McLaughlin
March 15, 2019
My sincere sympathies to his family.Ted was a great guy and family friend. He will be missed. So sorry for his loss.
Al & Dona Smith
March 13, 2019
Dear Dari & Family, we are so very sorry to learn of Ted's passing. But it is good to know he is safely home in heaven. He was a gentle soft spoken person one of God's best servants. Please know we are praying for you all. God bless.
March 13, 2019
Dari, Ted is with our Lord. He and I spent hours talking about the unconditional Love of Christ Our Lord. I have many fond memories of our time together, but the one time that I was most grateful for him was when I returned home in January of 1990. I was a very broken man, with a broken heart, and God somehow managed for us to meet. Through his words and encouragement, I somehow managed to rebuild my relationship with the church, and I learned to love Holy Eucharist even more, which I did not think possible. He not only encouraged me to lead, but he showed me how. I still today practice those skills I got from him some twenty-five years later.
Know with conviction that he is with our Lord, Dari. His love for and service to so many will never be forgotten. The torch our Lord lit in his soul at his birth, he has shared with so many, and he lighted so many torches.
Imagine the conversation he is having with Jesus now, and yes Dari, I am sure that there has been plenty of laughter already.
Be assured of my prayers for you and all those that loved Ted so much
Sandy Moody
March 12, 2019
Dari Lee, sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the memories
Brian & Lucille Trussell
March 12, 2019
Dari Lee and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Lisa Cunningham
March 12, 2019
Dari Lee I am so sorry for your loss.
Deacon Jeff Lewis
March 12, 2019
I have known Ted from my youth on Roberta Street in Farmingdale. May God rest his soul and console all of us who mourn his passing. Pax Christi.
Kim Whitaker-Curtis
March 12, 2019
Diane and family,
So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was a great guy. I remember many stories that my dad used to tell when they worked together at Bob Chambers. And of course, he was the one that got my dad to get a pony when he ended up with one! Many prayers for you.
Mary Lawrence
March 12, 2019
God Bless the family of Ted. He was a wonderful, kind man. He listened with his heart and cared about people. R.I.P.
Dan & Dawne McGrath and Family
March 12, 2019
To Dari-Lee and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you His peace and comfort.
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