AUBURN – On Dec. 13, 2017, Orin L. Knowles, 82, of North Chesterville gained his wings at the Hospice House with the love of his life, Melissa sitting beside him.
He was born in Perkins Plantation Aug. 26, 1935, the son of George and Albina Knowles.
He attended school in Weld, Wilton, Dryden and then went to work on local farms, Wilton Lumber Co. and then retired after working for Forsters Manufacturing in Dryden for 34 years. Orin worked as special police for Chesterville dances. He enjoyed working at the fairgrounds. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and had a small gentleman’s farm in Chesterville. He was a member of North Chesterville Grange #20 and Farmington Falls Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Melissa, whom he married on Oct, 16 1954 in Chesterville; a son Orin A. Knowles; and his wife Sheri of North Chesterville. He had two daughters, Diane Maberry and husband Albert of North Chesterville, Julia Galusha and husband Michael of Chesterville; ten grandchildren Orin II, Melissa, Marina, Stephanie, Scott, Shaun, Keith, Allen, Karen and Lisa; eight great grandchildren, three sisters, Viola and Mabel Knowles both of Yarmouth, and Ann Thompson of Temple.
He is predeceased by an infant daughter Debra, infant great grandchildren Dakota and Scott David Jr., a sister Dorothy Knowles and two brothers Alfred and Harold Knowles. He was also predeceased by infant great-grandchildren Dakota and Scott David Jr.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at Adams-McFarlane Funeral Home 108 Court St, Farmington, With Rev. John Tolman officiating. Donations can be made to the Farmington Falls Union Baptist Church, c/o June Nickerson-Hovey, treasurer, 145 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04938. There will be a burial in the spring at Webster Cemetery.
Condolences may be given at http://www.adamsmcfarlane.com/
So sorry for your loss. Orin was a fine man. I enjoyed many conversations and talk of yesteryears with him. He will be remembered.
Melissa, My heart is broken for you.. Please know my love and prayers are with you and the family.
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the Knowles family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I will always remember the Monday nights at the Old Crow Indian Band Concerts. God Bless you!
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in his many accomplishments,
Ron and Joan Small
Uncle, you will greatly be missed. Our prayers go out to Aunt Melissa and kids.
Melissa, Marena, Julia, Diane, and The Knowles Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.. Rose
Melissa and family, we are so sorry to hear of Orin’ s passing. He was such a nice person and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sending peace and comforting thoughts your way.
Linda
Melissa and family, so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the Knowles’ family loss. Years ago we were very familiar with your wonderful family. Pleaed to see there have been many additions.. May you find strength and peace in each other
Condolences to the Knowles family.
Melissa and family, we are so sorry to hear of Orin’s passing. He was a sweet, gentle soul. The world needs more good people like him. Sending you our thoughts and prayers.