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THOMAS MINCHIN Obituary
He was born on Sept. 18, 1946, in Gardiner, to Giles Minchin and Evelyn Webb.
When Tom was younger he was ranked one of the best outboard racers in the state. He will always be remembered for his never-ending smile. Tom enjoyed going to several NASCAR races with the boys. He also loved camping in the north woods and racing his No. 3 car at Wiscasset Speedway. His church families were an important part of his life.
Tom was employed by the Gardiner Water District for 40 years.
Tom was predeceased by his father, Giles and stepmother Mignonne; mother Evelyn Webb; and son Thomas Giles Minchin Jr.
He was survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy; son Jeffrey and his wife, Jill; daughter Kimberly Willard and her husband, Steve; stepsons Donald Swift and his wife, Debbie, Lee Swift and his wife, Michele, and Daniel Swift, and James Swift; grandchildren Jonathan and Samantha Willard, Jeffrey and Jennah Minchin and Ashley Powell, Shaina and Jake Swift, Rachel Swift, and Tomi Marie Minchin; and one great-grandson, Hunter Peaslee. Other survivors include his stepdad, Donald G. Webb and his wife, Jean; sister Margo Willette and her husband, Darrell; brothers Stephen Minchin and his wife, Donna, Donald E. Webb and his wife, Catherine, Ronald Webb and his wife, Marie, and Jonathan Webb and his wife, Judy; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Grace Community Chapel, Route 126, 187 Lewiston Road, West Gardiner. Burial will take place at the North Pittston Cemetery on Whitefield Road, Route 126. A gathering will follow at the Grace Community Church.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Alfond Center and the hospice team for the special care they gave Tom. Also, a special thank you goes out to Mary Bailey for her support of Tom and the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, c/o MaineGeneral Health, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903, for pancreatic cancer research.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond 04357.
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Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS MINCHIN
Bechard Family
November 29, 2012
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and our prayers!
Stetsons
November 29, 2012
We are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers... may God comfort your hearts and give you peace...
love, Nancy, George, Lucile Stetson, and Deb Hunter
Bob&Nancy Webb
November 29, 2012
Nancy&extended family,we are so sorry to hear of Tom`s passing our thoughts&prayers are with all of you through this very difficult time
November 29, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Toms passing, I didnt know him well, but when I worked at New Mills he always came in with a big smile to bighten the day. My thoughts are with your family. Lisa Shea
Vicky Russell
November 28, 2012
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Take care
Vicky (Seymour) Russell
Joanne Lavallee
November 28, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and best wishes are with you at this time.
Jim n Janie Brann
November 28, 2012
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing, although the days will be long we all know he is in a better place. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Lynette Eastman
November 28, 2012
Sorry to read of Tom's passing. I will be keeping all the family in my prayers.
Tim and Shannon Collins
November 28, 2012
Jeff, Jill and family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherrill Mansir @ Family
November 28, 2012
Nancy,Jeff and family: Sorry for your loss, Tom was a great guy and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prays will be with you all.
Frank & Deb Brown
November 28, 2012
May your sorrow be tempered by many warm and fun memories of a great guy!!!We'll miss him !
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