FAIRFIELD – Terry W. Michaud passed away of natural causes at his home in Fairfield on Dec. 20, 2023.

Terry was born Oct. 31, 1955, in Fort Fairfield, to Wilbert and Maxine Michaud. While a young child, the family moved to Fairfield, where Terry was a Boy Scout and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1974. He participated in multiple sports throughout his school years and was Mr. LHS his senior year. After graduation Terry attended Thomas College in Waterville prior to transferring to the University of Southern Maine (USM) where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

In 1976, he married his Junior High School sweetheart Lori Butler. They had two children, Derek, and Michelle.

While attending USM, Terry worked for Westbrook Police Department and earned that department’s highest award for his role in a murder investigation. After graduation, the State of Maine hired him as a Probation and Parole Officer. During this time, Terry also continued his interest in sports and became a track and field coach at Skowhegan Area High School. He was twice awarded KVAC coach of the year but was most proud of the successes of his athletes and assistant coaches, who went on to be college athletes, coaches, and good citizens. After 21 years as a Probation Officer, Terry began a second career as a High School athletic administrator at Skowhegan, where he loved his time working with and supporting students and coaches.

Terry was always highly active in his community. He was a member of All Saint’s and St. Mark’s Episcopal Churches, a 36-year member of the Elks Club, an MSAD 49 School Board member, and served on the Fairfield planning board. Terry continued his lifelong love of athletics attending many high school (Lawrence and Skowhegan), college (UMaine), and professional contests (Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox). He previously participated in road races and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating, “camp-life,” traveling, and golf. He recently became a Premier League football fan, cheering on his team, Liverpool. He enjoyed poetry, and all music attending rock concerts and symphonies. His happiest times were always spent with his wife and children, whom he loved beyond words.

Terry was predeceased by his father, Wilbert, and brother, George.

He is survived by his spouse of 47 years, Lori; son Derek and daughter Michelle Michaud; his mother, Maxine Morrissette; brothers, Kevin and Roger Michaud, Denver (Victoria) and Elmer (Debbie) Brown; sisters, Theresa Sullens, Bernadette (Lloyd) Staples, and Elizabeth Brown; sisters in-law, Carol (Glenn) Booker, Lisa (Glen Merrow) Coates; and brother in-law, Ad (Sandy) Butler. Terry is also survived by numerous friends, nieces, nephews, cousins, and uncles, Irvin Michaud, and Sterling Davenport.

Terry will be laid to rest at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield in the spring.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

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