AUBURN — On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Orin L. Knowles, 82, of N. Chersterville, gained his wings at the Hospice House in Auburn with the love of his life, Melissa, sitting beside him. He was born in Perkins Plantation on Aug, 26, 1935, the son of George and Albina Knowles. He attended school in Weld, Wilton and Dryden, then went to work on local farms, Wilton Lumber Co. and then retired after working for Forster Mfg., in Dryden, for 34 years. Orin worked as special police for Chesterville dances. He enjoyed working at the fairgrounds. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and had a small gentleman’s farm in Chesterville. He was a member of N. Chesterville Grange No. 20 and Farmington Falls Union Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa, whom he married Oct, 16, 1954, in Chesterville; a son, Orin A. Knowles and his wife, Sheri of N. Chesterville; two daughters, Diane Maberry and husband, Albert of N. Chesterville, Julia Galusha and husband, Michael of Chesterville; 10 grandchildren, Orin II, Melissa, Marina, Stephanie, Scott, Shaun, Keith, Allen, Karen and Lisa; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Viola and Mabel Knowles, both of Yarmouth, and Ann Thompson of Temple. He is predeceased by an infant daughter, Debra; infant great-grandchildren, Dakota and Scott David Jr.; a sister, Dorothy Knowles; and two brothers, Alfred and Harold Knowles.

Condolences may be given at http://www.adamsmcfarlane.com/.

Orin L. Knowles