WATERVILLE – Nelson J. McIntire, 95, a longtime resident of Readfield, Monmouth and Lakeville, Mass., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at Inland Hospital in Waterville. He was born on Nov. 22, 1926, the son of Merrill McIntire and Pearl (Gregory) McIntire in Acushnet, Massachusetts. Nelson attended schools in Massachusetts and Maine. He married Lila Horn on Feb. 24, 1947, and they had a wonderful life together for 52 years, before her passing in February of 1999. He had worked at Albany Felt and Tex Tech Industries. Nelson enjoyed hunting, fishing and dabbling in real estate. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by one son Michael McIntire of Canaan, Maine, three daughters; Deborah Stufflebeam of Monmouth, Maine Sherrie McIntire of Pittston, Maine and Charline Horsford of Wareham, Massachusetts, his companion Shirley Tibbets of Benton, Maine, 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Lila McIntire, a son, Merle McIntire; a daughter, Elizabeth Smith, two grandsons; Jason and Chad Bumpus, a brother, Merle McIntire and a sister, June Greene. Messages of condolence may be sent to: http://www.finleyfuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Central Cemetery, Center Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts. Arrangements by BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine.

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