VASSALBORO – It is with great sadness that the family of George Lamothe announce his sudden passing on April 29, 2024, at the age of 79.

George was born Dec. 23, 1944, in Brunswick to Arthur and Antoinette Lamothe (Berube).

He will be forever remembered and missed by his daughter, Lisa LaMothe, partner Tarn Petty, and grandsons Grayson Petty and Casey Petty of China; a son, Scott Lamothe and grandson Dillon Lamothe, of Vassalboro; brothers Paul Lamothe, of New Brunswick, Canada, Claude LaMothe and wife Norma of Caribou, Roland Lamothe and wife Kathy of Gardiner, and sisters Jacqueline Lamothe of Florida, and Irene Bourque of Windsor.

His wife of 52 years, Sandra Lamothe (Jacques), predeceased him in 2020.

He continued to live in their lakefront home on Three Mile Pond in Vassalboro, comforted by the creatures of the lake, counting down the days until he could see Sandra again.

An avid boat enthusiast, George invited everyone to visit and take a ride on his boat. He taught his grandsons to fish and spent many weekends with them as they grew into young men. He had a strong work ethic, and would lend a hand any way he could, often helping neighbors with docks or chatting with the bass fishermen and boaters.

George was a decorated Veteran, having first joined the Navy in 1963. He spent time on the USS Lawrence during the Vietnam War, then transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1966. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1981. He was subsequently deployed with the 286th Supply and Service Battalion to Desert Storm from 1990 until July of 1991, and earned the South West Asia Service Ribbon for his service. He worked as an accountant for state government for over 25 years.

A celebration of life will be held this summer for family and friends.

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