Chester Nutting

Chester Albert Nutting Jr.,94, of Clinton, ME, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Homes Scarborough Maine. Chester or Chet, as he was known to his family and friends, was born September 13,1930 in Skowhegan ME, the son of Chester Albert Nutting Sr. and Gladys (Lowther) Nutting of Skowhegan ME. Chet is predeceased by wife Priscilla, sister Mary Louise, and daughter-in-law Heather, wife of Mark. He is survived by brother, Robert (Wendy), children James (Michelle), John, Mark, Neal, Chester, William (Patty), Diana (Alice),Daniel (Jody), 12 nieces and nephews,14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Chester graduated from Skowhegan High School, received his Bachelor's degree from the Farmington State Teachers College, Farmington ME and later achieved a Master's Degree in Education. Chester served in the Army from 1954–1956.He then began his career in education as a teacher at Stearns High School in Millinocket ME. He went on to become a principal in North Turner ME, Superintendent for SAD #39 in Buckfield ME, and returned to being a principal at Carl B. Lord school in Vassalboro ME until his retirement. Chester was married to Priscilla Elizabeth (Cousins)at the First Congregational Church in East Millinocket ME on August 15, 1953.They were married 68 years until Priscilla's death in September 2021.An avid book collector, Chester also played tennis well into his 70's, enjoyed gardening, and playing cards with family and friends. There will be no public service. His family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Maine Veterans' Homes Scarborough for the loving care they had given him this past year and a half. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Veterans' Homes.https://mainevets.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Donation-Form.pdf
Services are under the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville.
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