RUMFORD — Albert M. Zale Sr., 91, of Railroad Street in Roxbury, died Thursday, Sept. 8, at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born in Rumford on Oct. 20, 1919, a son of John and Mary Ciburkuite Zale.

Albert was educated in Rumford schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, achieving the rank of corporal.

Albert was employed for almost 40 years with the Boise Cascade Paper Mill. He was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior. Albert was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing beano in his later years, and spending time with his beloved beagle, “Bandit.”

Surviving are two sons, Albert M. Zale Jr. of Roxbury and Arthur J. Duguay of Scarborough; two grandchildren, Arthur Duguay and Laura M. Hebert; and three nephews, Eric Zale of Albany, Richard Zale of Livermore, and Steve Zale of Rumford.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Jeannette; and a stepson, Peter Duguay.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Zale family by visiting their guestbook at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.