FARMINGTON – Wallace Elmore Weeks, 91, of Wilton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 17, 2014 at the Sandy River Center in Farmington.
He was born on November 3, 1922 in Wilton, the son of Robert and Fannie (Priest) Weeks.
He attended schools in Wilton. In 1941, he married Maxine Tuttle and she predeceased him on March 18, 2013. Wally worked at G.H. Bass in Wilton and at International Paper in Jay, until retiring in 1986. For thirty years, he and Maxine went to Florida. He was a long time member of the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and on the Pastorial Search Committee. Wally was a member and past master of the Wilton Masonic Lodge #156. He enjoyed skiing, camp at Weld, pulling steers and golfing. He and Maxine taught round dancing.
He is survived by; his son, David Weeks and companion, Nancy Barker of Farmington; his grandchildren, Matthew Wallace Weeks and wife, Tara of Greene, Dennis Stephen Weeks and wife, Pam of Bowdoinham; great grandchildren, Ryan and Brandon Weeks and Dominic Colson; one great, great granddaughter, Emma; his brother, Milton Davis Weeks and wife Doris of Farmington; his sister, Roberta Cleora French of Farmington.
He was predeceased by; his grandson, Mark David Weeks in 1995; his brother, Robert Wilmont Weeks; his sisters, Rena Ethel Adams and Glenys Flora Gilbert. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Donations may be made in Wally’s memory to the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St., Farmington, ME 04938.
Graveside Funeral and Masonic Services will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton with Rev. Susan Crane, Pastor Barry Trask and Wilton Masonic Lodge #156 officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Rest in peace Uncle Walter
My condolences to the family. Walter was one of my biggest tippers along with Howard Yeaton back in the Grit and Franklin Journal days.
You will be missed Wally.
A fine man and that lived a blessed life.
Wally and Maxine were our on loan parents as the threesome, Dave, Bob and Glenn stumbled through the 1950’s teen age days in East Wilton. Their every day attention helped get us through any obstacle encountered. Webb Lake provided us all with camp life others could only dream of, and many family encounters always included Dave’s friends to complete the circle. We’ve all watched in amazement the wonderful life these two beautiful people shared for 72 years, and now they are together again. They worked all their lives for this moment, and the rest of us can only hope we can approach their effort. Dave, thanks for letting me be a part of the story.
Uncle Wallace is one of the greatest men I have ever met. That smile could light up the dark. You will be sadly missed but I know you are holding Aunt Max hand. You are loved very much and your friends and
friends will never forget the memories you shared with us. My prayers and love go out to all family and friends.