Waterford – Stanley E. Sawicki Jr., 76, of Waterford, died unexpectedly Thursday at his home.

He was born in Scituate, Mass., Oct. 6, 1931, the son of Stanley E. and Anna Jasutewicz Sawicki Sr. He graduated from Middleboro High School, received his bachelor’s degree from College of the Holy Cross, and a master’s degree from Loyola College. He worked for the Veterans Administration for over 30 years, retiring as a supervisor. At Mt. Abram Ski area, he was the master of the magic carpet, he worked for the Maine probate courts, was involved in the Maine Literacy Program, an active member Holy Cross class agent, volunteered at Head Start, was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Norway and the Knights of Columbus, and faithfully served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. On June 17, 1961, he married June Rose Opatrny, who died Nov. 13, 2006.

Survivors include two daughters, Cathleen Stephen of Wyomissing, Pa., and Susan Sawicki of Falls Church, Va.; two sons, Daivd Sawicki of Cape Elizabeth and Steven Sawicki of Baltimore, Md.; eight grandchildren, Sonya, Anna, Eric, Eva, Claire, Matthew, Kira and Dylan.