RUMFORD — Albert Joseph Galarneau, 88, formerly of Roxbury Pond, died June 22, at Rumford Community Home.

He was born in Rumford, Nov. 8, 1922, the son of William and Josephine (Richard) Galarneau. Albert moved to Brunswick in his early years and was a graduate of Brunswick High School.

He served in the U.S. Army as a medic during World War II, and received the Purple Heart, the Silver Star, and the Silver Star Oakleaf Cluster. After the service, he returned to Rumford and worked in the Oxford Paper Mill for 40 years, retiring in 1986.

He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior; and a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Albert loved to fish, work in his vegetable garden and was well-known for his cooking.

Surviving are a son, Vaughn Jacobs and wife, Sue, of Chula Vista, Calif.; a daughter, Jolene Milledge and husband, Robert, of Rumford; a brother, Philip Galarneau and wife, Faye, of Florida; four grandsons; four great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Margaret Gerrish Galarneau; a son, Adelbert Galarneau; brothers, Alphonse, Romeo, Raymond and David; three sisters, Mary Patenaude, Rosanna Plummer and Rita Brassard; a grandson, Vaughn (Sonny) Jacobs Jr.; and a granddaughter, Sonya Galarneau.

You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Galarneau family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.