Albert B. French

VASSALBORO – Albert B. French, 79, passed away Jan. 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born Oct. 11, 1942 in Somerville, oldest son of Herbert French and Marion (Brown) French.

Albert lived a long life of love and generosity that touched every soul he met. His witty sense of humor and passion for story telling would captivate any room. He would never forget a face no matter where he traveled throughout the country.

His long time trucking career began at the young age of 15 in a logging truck and, not to forget, he took his driving test in a loaded pulp truck on his way to the mill for delivery. He gave up his schooling to provide for his family. He eventually built his own business, F & F Enterprises – “Fudd’s Outlaws” – a fleet of trucks and trailers which operated throughout the United States. He then dissolved that business and created A & E Transportation which operated for over 15 years, during which he and his wife shared five years as team drivers seeing the country together. He retired at 70 from over the road driving as a proud owner operator, and in all that time and all the millions of miles driven he never had an accident.

Albert’s passion was also hunting from Maine to Colorado. He was able to enjoy 12 years of Elk and Mule deer hunting in Colorado. Maine deer hunting started at the very young age of 5 with his father teaching him his knowledge and skills, along with guiding him how to fish at all the favorite spots. He enjoying taking his children and grandchildren to his favorite fishing places and many trips to Canada for those brook trout. The most special place of all was the camp at Shin Pond. Many precious memories were created there over decades with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 41 wonderful years, Eva (Gould) French; son, Jeremy Albert French and wife Becky, daughters Deborah French, Meloney French, Susan (French) Hixon and partner Ric Marshal; 11 special grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom adored Grampa, and each and every one of them held a special place in his heart; several nieces, nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews; and several cousins. Also survived by his sister, Lena O’Neal and husband Wayman, sister, Jane Hoffa and brother, Fred French.

Predeceased by parents; brother, Bruce French, sister, Sally (French) Page and husband Al Page.

In addition to family the number of friends are countless. He was truly blessed.

Celebration of life will take place Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Rte. 17, Augusta. Please bring stories to share of this amazing man’s life.

Arrangements made by Direct Cremation of Belfast.