George E. Curtis, Sr.

OXFORD — George E. Curtis, Sr., 71, of Oxford passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston with his loving family by his side. He was born in Claremont, NH on June 20, 1939, to Richard and Ila (Mackie) Curtis. He served his country in the Marine Reserves. He married Elaine Allen on January 16, 1959. He worked in sales for many years at V. H. Ashton in Norway.

He was a member of the J.C.’s and the Masonic AF & AM Oxford Lodge. He loved to garden and even tried to grow peanuts. He looked forward to the “Big O,” especially horse racing. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of his life. He was always tinkering on their radio controlled cars.

Mr. Curtis is survived by his wife Elaine; children, Vicki Currier and husband David of Oxford, Brenda Marston and husband Carl of Oxford, Pamela Hall and companion Peter of Winslow, and George Curtis Jr. and companion Sherri of Oxford; grandchildren, David Currier Jr. and wife Jennifer, Michael Hall, Amanda Marston, Megan Batchelder and husband Alan, Christopher Marston and companion Danielle, George Curtis III and companion Danielle and Danny Rock; great-grandchildren, Kaleb Currier, Colby Turcotte, Emily Batchelder, Carter Currier, Avery Marston, Khole Batchelder and a special great-granddaughter, Ila Elizabeth, soon to be born; sisters, Geraldine Smith and husband Ivan of Buckfield and Maryanne Fifield and companion Keith of Bryant Pond and brothers, Daniel Curtis and wife Linda of Oxford and Russell Curtis and wife Cynthia of Harrison. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Ila (Mackie) Curtis; three brothers, Richard Jr., Harvey and Charles Curtis and a grandson, Shawn Marston.

A visitation was held on Sunday, January 9 at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Make A Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm St, Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.