WILTON – Owen P. Stinson Jr., 70, of Wilton, died Friday, August 17, in the comfort of his home.
He was born July 1, 1948, the son of Owen P. Stinson Sr. and Evelyn Williams Stinson. He was educated in the schools of Dryden and Wilton, graduating from Wilton Academy in 1966. He went on to earn a degree from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He worked most of his life in Industrial Manufacturing, using his electrical and instrumentation skills.
Owen enjoyed his community and especially serving the Cub and Boy Scouts.
He had a great appreciation and respect for this earth and the joys Mother Nature had to offer. He loved to fish, hunt, and harvest firewood.
Sports were a big part of his younger years: basketball, baseball, and football with his brothers, neighbors and classmates.
He is survived by his current wife, Brenda, and three brothers, Bruce of Utah, Laird of Fairfield, and Arnold of Belfast. He has 10 surviving children from his first marriage: Jared, Aaron, Josiah, Jacob, Micah, Amaryah, Zarah, Zachary, Mikhaela, Azriel, and their respective spouses, as well as 30 grandchildren. He is also survived by three stepchildren from his current marriage: Rhonda, Angela, and Matthew and their spouses.
Owen was predeceased by a daughter, Leah, and a stepson, Michael.
Memorial service for Owen will be on September 1, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 141 Woodfield Drive, Farmington, Maine 04938.
I am so sorry to read of Owen’s passing. I really enjoyed chatting with him over years past. He was a great man! Thinking of all of his family.
I have known Owen for all of his life. He was definitely one of the good guys. My heart goes out to his wide ranging family.
Sorry to hear of Owen’s passing. My sympathy to family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Owen’s passing, he was a great guy and a wonderful neighbor.
So sorry to hear of Owens passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Remembering Owen’s charming qualities and wonderful smile and sending condolences to his families.
Sorry to hear of Owens passing, I always enjoyed chatting with him when he would stop into the Hardware Store. Very nice guy, He will be missed.
Owen was so special to me. He is a part of a very special family of school chums that grew up together, including his wife Brenda. I can not express deeply enough my sorrow each time one of us passes. I can only say I will be glad to see him again in our new lives. Much love to the whole family.
Brenda was sorry to hear of Owens passing, he put up a good fight.
Owen was a good neighbor and was willing to help out when ever needed
Always had a smile on his face, definitely one of the good guys
Our condolences to You and and your Family
May he be at Peace now, the pain and suffering is gone.
Sorry to hear about Owen’s Passing my condolences to the family.