John Michaud Jr.

AUGUSTA – John Michaud, Jr., 83, of Windsor passed away peacefully, at Glenridge Nursing Home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

John was born on May 10, 1940, in Augusta. The oldest son of John Sr. and Yvette Michaud. Most of his childhood years were spent in Windsor. Like many of his generation, he entered the workforce early. At the age of 15 he began working. On August 19, 1961 he married Muriel Whittaker.

John tried various jobs which included driving trucks for the State of Maine and a short stint at Edward Manufacturing before finding his true love of being self-employed in the forest industry.

He supplied wood and logs to an assortment of pulp and sawmills. Later in his career, he enjoyed working for his son Jeff in the same industry.

John loved working outdoors and spending free time outside as well. During the early years of raising a family, he spent much of time camping with his family and brook fishing with his boys.

Over the years he fished many places, finally finding the place he loved the most: The Great Northern Maine Woods. Once his favorite fishing spot was discovered, he took many friends along to share his joy of the sport. For over 30 years, any chance he could get, you would find him fishing his favorite brook with friends, family, his sons, and grandson James.

John was predeceased by both his parents; one sister Lena Irish; and one granddaughter Kara Michaud. He is survived by his siblings Cecile Babcock, Raymond Michaud, and Joanne Gagne; wife Muriel; children Tim and wife Sandy of Topsham, Jeff and wife Michelle of Vassalboro, and Tammy and husband Nelson of Windsor; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

A private celebration of John’s life will be held in the summer.

Condolences may be expressed at http://www.funeralalternatives.net .

In honor of John’s memory, donations may be made to:

Alzheimer’s Association

383 US-1 #2C

Scarborough, ME 04074 or:

the Humane Society

168 Leighton Rd.

Augusta, ME 04330