Wil Lee “Wild Wil” Shurtleff

DIXFIELD -Wil Lee “Wild Wil” Shurtleff passed away due to a stroke at Maine Medical Center on Jan. 25, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by mother Debra LeBlanc and stepfather Joseph LeBlanc. Survived by father Willard Shurtleff and partner Diane Arsenault of Florida. Daughter Miranda Sereyko and husband Regan with granddaughter Aspyn and grand-dog Denali of Rumford. Daughter Shelby Shurtleff and partner Russell Poland with grand-cat Sara Bean of Naples. Mother to his daughters, Debra Shurtleff of Peru. Sister Jessica Stiles and husband Matt with nieces Jocelynn, Nicolette, and Ellianna of Florida. Brother Joseph Leblanc and fiancé Nicole, her two children Riley and Layla, along with nephew Jacob LeBlanc of Dixfield. Sister Melinda Stewart and husband Clifford of Mexico with daughters Felicia Bryant and Monica Hirschman. Brother, Keith Worthley of Dayton.

Wil grew up in Roxbury and has remained a staple of Dixfield ever since. Employed at Wil’s Autobody – World Headquarters, he was “employee of the month” for 28 consecutive years. Known to most as a class clown or by the name of “Wild Wil”, he could always be found doing what he enjoyed most: making left-hand turns at Oxford Plains, riding his snowmobile or 4-wheeler, drinking a wobbly-pop, ice-fishing on Roxbury Pond, motorcycling with the Black Widows, playing with his cherished dogs, catching up with his many friends, taking trips “upta camp” or quoting one of his favorite movies.

Wil’s life revolved around his two daughters and the hobbies they shared. He was recently promoted to “Paw-Paws” and was looking forward to the race cars and snowmobiles to buy her next. In Wil’s words “Every day is good day, some are just better than others”

Friends and family are invited to share memories of Wil with the family at http://www.meaderandson.com.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles on Saturday Feb. 1, 2025, from 4-12. Arrangements are under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford.