Clyde Hunt Meader II (1940-2018)

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Clyde Hunt Meader II

FARMINGTON – Clyde Hunt Meader II, 77, of Farmington, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Sandy River Nursing Center, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born in Farmington on April 29, 1940, the son of William Meader II and Vertie (Huff) Meader-Allen. Clyde graduated from Farmington High School in the class of 1958. On Sept. 22, 1962, he married Shirley Mastine in Chisholm.

After graduating from high school, Clyde was employed at Franklin Printing. After a couple of years, he went to work for his step-father, Forest Allen. In the early 90’s, Clyde started his own electrician business, until 1999 when he moved to Florida. He returned back to Farmington in 2012.

Clyde was a member of the Old Crow Band, and also was a Boy Scout Leader. He joined the Farmington Fire Dept. On February 4, 1969, and was promoted to Lieutenant in February of 1978, then to Captain in December of 2001. He taught self-contained breathing apparatus classes and was also involved in medical responses early on in the 70’s and 80’s. For several years, he was a State Fire Instructor. Clyde was chairman of the fair booth committee at Farmington Fair, where he helped build and wire the fair food booths. Clyde’s interests included; fishing, hunting, bowling, auctions, NASCAR, playing cards, and all different kinds of music.

Clyde is survived by his former wife, Shirley Meader; sons, Martin Meader and wife Brenda, Steven Meader and wife Melissa; daughter, Sandra Meader and companion Paul Campbell; granddaughters, Helen-Elizabeth Meader and Megan Parker; grandson, Nicholas Meader; great grandson, Steven Masciarelli Jr.; along with aunts and uncles; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, William Meader II; mother, Vertie (Huff) Meader-Allen; step-father, Forest Allen; sister, Patsy Gilbert; step-brothers Walter Allen and Harold Allen.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Sandy River Nursing Center for taking special care of their loved one Clyde Meader.

Donations in Clyde’s memory may be made to the Sandy River Nursing Center, 119 Livermore Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

On Saturday, March 31, 2018, visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service to begin at 1 p.m., at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

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14 Comments

  1. Sandra and family , my sincerest sympathies to you all ! Cherish your memories!!

  2. Marty, Steven and families my sincere condolences for the loss of your father.
    May the wonderful memories you all share help you through this difficult time.
    I believe that my uncle Glen Farmer worked with you father at the Farmington Fire Department for many years.
    I’m sure there were many good times there and at the food booth at the fair.

  3. Old Clyde the glide will always be remembered fondly by our family. I’ve known him since 2002 when he used get supplies at Goings Electric, where I was working. More recently my family and I visited with him often when we visited my dad at the Sandy River nursing home. My daughter holds a special place in her heart for Clyde. Sometimes when we would visit, he would be half awake and not eating his meal. My daughter would offer him a hug and he would grin from ear to ear. Then he would set into eating his meal with great zeal.

    Thank you Clyde for bringing great joy into our lives these last few years. You will be sorely missed. There’s any empty whole in the Sandy River community. May your journey forward be as rich as the one behind. RIP

  4. Our sincere condolences to your family. Clyde left a positive, lasting impression here at Goings Electric Supply. He would stop in often even when he was no longer working in the electrical field just to touch base and say hi. We looked forward to seeing him. May you find comfort knowing that he had a positive impact on many to the point that he remains in our heart and mind.

  5. My deepest sympathy to Clyde’s family. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Farmington at a time when your school mates were your friends. Clyde was a friend from my earliest memory of going to school. Teasing, and cordial throughout our lifetime as friends, rest in peace, Clyde.

  6. Steve and Melissa , so sorry for your loss.
    Condolences to the entire family.

  7. clyd A CLASSMATE AND LIFELONG FRIEND WHO REALLY WOULD GIVE YOU THE SHIRT OFF HIS BACK.WAS AND IS MISSED.;

  8. Old Crow Band. Clyde was a trumpeter and I marched many-a-mile with him and the band.
    Rode many a mile getting to parades and events with the band – often in a bus. And he was
    a “regular” around town, until Parkinson’s slowed him down. Sorry to hear of his passing.
    Thoughts going out to his family.

  9. So sorry to hear my friend passed on, equally sorry that I did not know he was in town. Remember schmoozing with Clyde(he had a nickname as I do) at the Diner many times before he moved away. Lately I have taken to meeting with buds at McD’s for java and it has been good to reconnect. Need to know who might like a visit from our times, and even from other times. My best to the family, hopefully I can attend
    Praying for you all, right now.

  10. Sorry to lose another classmate. May you rest in peace Clyde. Shirley and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Clyde is in a much better place now and no longer in pain. RIP Clyde!!

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