SOUTH PARIS — Chester A. Withers, 91, of Auburn, died March 11, at the Maine Veterans’ Home.

He was born April 8, 1921, in Moscow, the son of George and Harriet (Abbott) Withers.

After high school, Chester married Dora ‘Betty’ Victor. He then went on to serve his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He worked in the construction for many years.

Chester was a member of the Masons, Keystone Lodge in Solon and was Scottish Rite; also was a member of the Kora Shrine and VFW.

He is survived by his sons, Bruce Withers and wife, Carol, of Mechanic Falls and Rick Withers and wife, Gloria; daughter, Kathy Ray of Newport, N.H.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Betty; and daughters, Nancy Withers and Barbara Webster.

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