MEXICO – Stanley Elmer Palmer, 75, of Fourth Street, Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in East Peru on April 26, 1931, the son of James and Amelia (Marston) Palmer. He attended Andover schools.

Stanley was employed at the Boise Cascade paper mill for more than 42 years, retiring in 1993 from the basement crew.

He was married in Mexico on Aug. 29, 1951, to Leah Annie Davis, the love of his life, for more than 55 years.

Stanley loved baseball, especially watching Red Sox games with his wife. He also enjoyed following his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. His other interests included camping, horseshoes and cribbage.

Known to be a man of many talents, Stanley enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. The home he built for his family serves as a reminder of his workmanship.

He was well known for his musical talents, playing numerous stringed instruments, excelling in guitar and mandolin. He enjoyed playing at many bluegrass festivals, and regularly played at the weekly jam sessions held at the Eagles Club, where he was also a member. He was known to be the best mandolin player in the area.

Stanley was a caring, self-sacrificing individual with a great sense of humor. He was good-natured and humble and touched many lives. His unrelenting devotion to his family will always be remembered.

He is survived by his wife, Leah Palmer of Mexico; three sons, Mark S. Palmer and wife, Stephanie, of Rumford, Matthew L. Palmer and wife, Terri, of Rumford, and Noel M. Palmer and wife, Elaine, of Rumford; two daughters, Fawn A. Maness and husband, James, of Westmoreland, Tenn., and Felicia H. Zadakis of Mexico; nine grandchildren, Travis, Ryan, Marcus, Kristy, Lyndee, Christopher, Kelly Palmer, and Cody and Kasey Zadakis; three great-grandchildren, Travis Jr., Andrew and Mackenzie Palmer; and one loving, caring sister, Kathleen Morton of Rumford.

He was predeceased by his parents; one sister, Alma Learned; and five brothers, James, Maurice, Merton, Raymond and Claude Palmer.

The family would like to thank the staff at the CMMC T1 unit and Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice for their caring support.