Herman L. Longley

FAIRFEILD – Herman L. Longley, 82, of Fairfield Center crossed over surrounded by family on July 31, 2021. He was born in Farmington Dec. 4, 1938, to Forrest and Lucile (Moore) Longley. Forrest then married Zella Davis on Dec. 24, 1940.Herman worked much of his life in the woods as a heavy equipment mechanic, taking great pride in his work. He may have spent extra time repairing for clients, and got satisfaction out of not having it returned.”Way back in the day” he sang and played guitar in his friend Terry’s band, and was often asked to sing “Tennessee Waltz”.When he had been downsized from one construction company, Bill Larrabee of Crocker Construction in Topsham hired him in his late 50’s. Herman drove there every day, even during the ice storm because of Bill’s faith in him.He married Suzie (Clement) Brack on July 1, 1994. In all, they’d been together over 40 years. They loved each other’s children like their own – his daughter and son and her two daughters.Theirs was a good, sweet, fun marriage. When they left Skowhegan to take care of her mom, he stayed busy replacing and repairing their new home so Suzie would not have costly repairs later. He took very good care of his wife.Herman never liked being the center of attention, but his quick wit and dry sense of humor made you like being around him.He was very proud of his 37 years of sobriety. He went to one AA meeting and said, “I started this on my own, and I’ll stop it on my own”- and he did.Meditation for Herman was being on the water or walking in the woods. He was always happiest being outdoors.He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Phyllis Keene, brother Francis Longley, and his in-laws Malcolm and Lottie Clement., and survived by his wife Suzie, children Heidi Jo Libby and husband Bruce of Winthrop, son Bill Longley of Embden, Kymberlee Albertelli of Littleton MA, Kristen Rolfe and husband Troy of Fairfield Center and Christine Longley, grandchildren Austin Longley and Nikki of Pittston, Tyler Longley of Skowhegan, Chandler Hale of Augusta, Quinn Libby of Ohio, Keenan Libby of Winthrop, Michael and Aaron Albertelli of Littleton MA, Alyssa Albertelli of Maui, Hawaii, Taylor Rolfe and our happy boy great grandson Jack of Waterville. He has another great grandson coming in October. Also step-children Bruce Bisson and wife Alison of Waterville, Carolee Bisson of Belgrade and Kelly and Bobby Nichols of Skowhegan and his beloved cat “Jonathan”We are very thankful for Herman’s doctors – Gust Stringos and staff, Enrique Rivas, Elias Lemoine, Brian Gillis, Robert Dohner and Sarah – and to the incredible caring team of RFGH oncology. A special thank you to Jessica for your caring and compassionate words.We thank, from deep in our hearts, MaineGeneral Hospice especially Holly and Lynda. Such lovely nurses; you helped so much.Most of all, I am so, so grateful for love and support of our family and friends. A difficult time made a little easier, especially Prosy and Ron.Herman, “If you go first and I remain, walk slowly down that long, long path”. I expect you to take my hand as you always did. I will miss you so much.Per Herman’s request there will be no service. There will be a gathering on August 18, 2021 from 2-4 p.m., for family and friends at 20 Six Rod Road, Fairfield. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976. Donations gratefully accepted at MaineGeneral Hospice P.O. Box 828 Waterville, ME 04903