GARDINER – Scott W. Christie, 86, of Adams Street, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 22, 2021.

He was born in Pittston on Nov. 8, 1934, to Murvil and Alyce (Morrill) Christie. He attended schools in Pittston and Gardiner. He married Lauraine Gurney and raised five children.

Scott worked at several area businesses, including Lipman Poultry, Hallowell Shoe, Hazzard Shoe, Commonwealth Shoe and Bath Iron Works. He also worked as a carpenter for McKee Construction and C.B. Mattson.

Scott enjoyed candlepin and 10-pin bowling, playing the ponies, golfing, and yard sales. He was an avid card player and played poker, Texas hold-em, scat, rummy, and cribbage several times a week. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family in Maine and Texas.

Scott was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) and brothers, Everett, Alfred, Richard (Skip), Daniel, Murvil (Buster) and Ronald (Charlie).

Surviving are his children, Scott (Helen) of Humble, Texas; Karen Garcia of Waterville; Lynne/Linda Acorn (Randall) of Waldoboro; Brian of Augusta; and Bette Becker (Bruce) of Liberty, Texas; along with several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and “adopted” daughters. He is also survived by his brother, John, his first wife, Lauraine, and his sweetheart, life partner and “Hon,” Mary Luce.

A graveside service will be planned for a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to, MaineGeneral

Homecare and Hospice

P.O. Box 828,

Waterville, Maine 04903.

http://www.give.mainegeneral.org/hospice or a charity of one’s choice.

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