Name: Visitation for Malcolm D. Toothaker
Start: 2015-04-15T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-04-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hobbs Funeral Home - South Portland

Malcolm D. Toothaker, 96
PORTLAND - Malcolm (Macky) Durwood Toothaker, 96, of Portland, and formerly of Avon, passed away on April 13, 2015, at 96 years of age and having a wonderful life. "A gentle man known by his gentle deeds."
Born in East Madrid on April 9, 1919, to Fred and Angie (Pease) Toothaker, he attended schools in Phillips and graduated from Phillips High School in 1939. He and his twin brother Maurice (Monty) Toothaker were National track runners, winning many trophies and medals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and competing locally.
After high school and during the war, Macky, being an avid gardener, picked 530 lbs. of beans in one day for the family of soldiers that had gone to war.
He was a member of Maine Home Guard, 55 year member of "Mt Blue Lodge 67" of Phillips, Phillips Congregational Church, the president director of Shadagee Housing Development, and chairman of Phillips Senior Citizens.
Macky was a lumberman for several years, machinist, carpenter and a mason of stonewalls of which he built many in Franklin County and for his son in Portland. At 82 years old, he decided to build his last one. Always an outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, walking on his wood lots, and looking for stones (rocks) for his walls. He also played a great deal of cards with family and friends.
Macky married Beverley Greenleaf of Auburn on Dec. 4, 1953. Together they enjoyed their family and friends at gatherings at their cottage in Madrid, son's home in Freeport, and cruising and traveling. As a grandfather, he was present at both his grandsons' sports games, and even at his great granddaughter's games and singing performances.
Predeceased by his parents; his sister Doris Williamson of Orid, N.Y.; twin brother Maurice (Monty) Toothaker, half-brothers Maurice B. Toothaker and Roger Welts. Macky is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly; daughter Sonya T. Wilkins of South Portland, son Randall T. Scott of South Portland, and son Crandall K. Toothaker and his life partner Frank Cloutier of Portland; grandson Tyson Wilkins and partner Monica Swan of South Portland, grandson Troy Wilkins of South Portland; great-granddaughter Taja Wilkins of South Portland; close friend Kenneth Wilkins; sister-in-law Laura Toothaker, both of Phillips, brother-in-law Wesley Williamson of Chesire, Mass., sister-in-law Theresa Greenleaf of Auburn; and many nieces, nephews; and special friends.
The Toothaker and Wilkins family wish to express their gratitude and thanks to VNA Hospice and all those who helped care for Macky.
Visiting hours are from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Funeral will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at
Hobbs Funeral Home
, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.hobbs-funeralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Malcolm's name to:
Franklin County Animal Shelter
550 Industry Rd.
Farmington, Maine 04938

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm Toothaker

Sponsored by Hobbs Funeral Home - South Portland.

11 Entries

Alice (Heath)Sozanski

May 4, 2015

To Randy...you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Beal

April 22, 2015

I so loved to talk with Mackey when we were farming in Avon.WE also talked about his running. His parents sold the farm they lived on for many years to my dad and uncle along with some great cows! I thought of those special cows and the old house and barn which were very unique.Rick's and my thoughts go out to the whole family. Keep the good memories close to your hearts.

Buck Greene

April 20, 2015

Crandall, Frank, Randy, family and friends - I am thinking of Mr. Malcolm Toothaker and his entire amazing family. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you will tell stories of your time with your gentle "Macky" that bring warm feelings to your heart and a smile to your face. With love, Buck Greene

Lee Ann Robinson

April 20, 2015

Dear Troy, Crandall and all others who were so fortunate to have had Mackey in their lives for so many years, I am sending loving thoughts to you at this sad time. Mackey was truly a "Maine" man: solid, hard-working, lover of dogs and the land and true to his wife and family. I am so glad that I was able to have known such a fine person. Peace to you all.

susan varney

April 17, 2015

will miss this icon in my life growing up....thank u Mackie / bev for letting me be part of ur family growing up...a hudge loss in my heart,i love u all.my condolences..hugs to all xxoo

April 16, 2015

To Crandall,Frank and family:
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father
Eugene and Huguette Davis

Dorohy Buck

April 15, 2015

Dear Crandall, Frank and the rest of this beautiful family, I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man, I wish I could be there to pay my respects. Please know that you are in my heart!
Love,Dottie

Amy Sidor

April 15, 2015

I am lighting this candle in honor and memory of Macky who touched my life in such beautiful ways and was at the center of the family that I was fortunate enough to be a part of for six years. I will forever cherish the memories we share. I send my love to Macky and his family each and every day.

Ron Carbonneau

April 15, 2015

Macky, you will live on forever in our hearts and minds. Just knowing you these past couple of years made me see how life could be so much better. You are awesome. May you rest peacefully in your Creators arms for eternity.

David Wilkins

April 14, 2015

Macky was a soft spoken man who always took time to listen to people, a rare quality today. Will miss talking to him about his garden.

Keirh Foley

April 14, 2015

Mackey was one in a million!!

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