Michael Richard Albert

Michael Richard Albert obituary, Gardiner, ME

Michael Richard Albert

Michael Albert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Staples Funeral Home - Gardiner on Jul. 12, 2024.

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WEST GARDINER – Michael Richard Albert, 55, of West Gardiner, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Michael was born in Augusta, Maine on August 28, 1968. He grew up in Hallowell and graduated from Hall-Dale High School, class of 1986, where he excelled in sports including football, basketball and track & field. He worked for Pine State Trading Company for 29 years before following his dream of owning his own business as a successful carpenter.
Michael loved all things Maine especially Rangeley, Moosehead, Lubec and Pemaquid. He was a passionate fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox. He was an amazing cook and grill master. He was an avid fisherman, a talented artist, and loved music, especially Hank Williams, Jr. & Jimmy Buffett, attending many concerts. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Heather, to Sedona, AZ and his many trips to Florida to visit his in-laws, Steve & Marcia Sargent.
Michael is survived by his parents Joseph and Mary Ellen (Rice) Albert, of Chelsea; wife Heather (Sargent) Albert, of West Gardiner; daughter Emily Albert and her partner Eli; son Matthew Albert; sisters Laurie and Greg Bailey, Jennifer and Frank Brown; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom he loved fiercely and deeply.
Michael's celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 18th at the Pittston Fair Grounds from 1pm-5pm. In true Mike fashion, wear your favorite Hawaiian or tie-dye shirt.
"Please remember the good times."
A special thank you to Corporal Jeremiah Wesbrock of the Maine State Police and to family, friends and community for the outpouring of love and support. In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to your charity of choice.
Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com

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July 17, 2024

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July 13, 2024

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Lana and Mark Doughty

July 17, 2024

Mark and I only got to know you and Heather in the last few years but are so very grateful that you came into our lives You have left us with a beautiful, treasured memory - the deck that you built for us last year God speed, Mike We will miss you and I will miss your wonderful presence and those hugs

Eve Poplawski (fka Fitzgerald)

July 13, 2024

I married into the family. I am very thankful for Mike & Heather "adopting" my son Ryan through his and Emily's high school years. Mike and Heather provided stability to Ryan through my divorce. Ryan played an old video of himself and Matthew playing "knights"....Mike and Heather had wrapped them both up with cardboard and duct tape. I could hear Mike's laugh and Heather. I was so happy to hear his laugh one more time....and then Mike saying, "Game ovah". I am thankful for Mike and Heather taking Ryan's high school graduation picture out in the woods in Rangley. Everytime I look at Ryan's picture, I think of Mike, Heather, Emily and Matthew. Mike was such a beautiful, giving soul. Give 'em some laughs in Heaven, Mike! I hope you found the peace you were searching for.

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