Lawrence W. McAllister

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Lawrence W. McAllister

WATERFORD — Lawrence W. McAllister (Gus) of Waterford passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Norway Rehabilitation Center in Norway surrounded by his family. He was born in Stoneham on October 27, 1925, to Winfield I. and Edith (Crouse) McAllister, the oldest of five children. He was educated in Waterford schools. On August 27, 1954, he married Pauline Hosmer.

He worked for R. K. Brown as a truck driver for many years. During that time he helped maintain the roads in Waterford, Albany and Sweden during the winter and also worked building the road for the Earth Station at Andover. In addition, he worked for Cianbro Corporation, and retired from Pike Industries.

Mr. and Mrs. McAllister moved from the village of North Waterford to Jewitt Pond in 1966. They loved their at Jewitt Pond and made many friends. Mr. McAllister loved to "putter" around; he was always busy. The "camp," as it was called, was the scene of many happy get-togethers and family celebrations. They loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing and camping in the Jackman area and the North Maine woods. He courageously took care of his wife over the last several years and he lived at home until late January of this year.

Mr. McAllister is survived by his children, Jeffrey McAllister and wife Kathy of Boise, ID, Carol Miller and husband Wayne of Sweden, Vicki Millett and husband Leslie of Norway and Paul McAllister and wife Natalie of North Waterford; his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Melissa McAllister and husband Dale, Courtney Gibney and husband Adam, Maressa McAllister and husband Tony and Jennifer Richard and husband Kyle; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his brothers, Irving, Erlon and Eugene; a sister, Celia (Sue) Littlefield and his loving wife of 56 years, Pauline, who passed away in December of 2010.

At his request, there will be no formal services. A celebration of Mr. and Mrs. McAllister's life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Rte. 26 Oxford. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.