SOUTH CHINA – Rémy Joel Pettengill, 17, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Waterville, on Dec. 29, 2005, a son of Lee H. and Danielle C. (Morin) Pettengill.

Rémy was a student at Erskine Academy, class of 2024.

He had earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2019 and is a member of Troop 479 in China. Some of Rémy’s other proudest accomplishments included working at Pine Tree Camp, becoming both an American Red Cross Lifeguard and a BSA Lifeguard, assisting to coach his brother’s middle school track team, working at Camp Bomazeen, and volunteering with China Masonic Lodge #45. He was a member of the Erskine Track Team, National Honor Society, and the BSA Order of the Arrow – Madockawanda Lodge.

Rémy is survived by his parents, Lee and Danielle Pettengill of South China; his two brothers: Aiden H. Pettengill and Bryson L. Pettengill, both of South China; maternal grandparents: Joel P. and Francine L. (Gagnon) Morin of Madawaska; paternal grandparents: Arthur H. and Helen V. (Keany) Pettengill of Chiefland, FL; paternal uncle Luke (Trish) Pettengill of Sharon, Vt., as well as many extended family members and friends.

A gathering of family and friends (all are welcome!) will be held on Saturday, January 14, from 9-11 a.m., at Erskine Academy, 309 Windsor Rd., South China. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. The family asks that casual attire be worn with “crazy socks”. They also request that you bring a pair of socks for donation in Rémy’s honor to homeless shelters and veterans groups.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rt. 32, Windsor.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

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