Stephen A. Erskine

WATERVILLE – Stephen A. Erskine passed away on Sept. 23, 2024, one day after his 93rd birthday with his daughter by his side. He was born on Sept. 22, 1931, in Bath, son of Alfred Erskine and Elizabeth Perro.

He met the love of his life, Lucille Pelletier, when he moved to Waterville and they were married for 45 years, until her passing in July of 2000.

Stephen worked for Harris Baking Company before he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He worked in the plumbing and heating trade after the Army until his retirement. It was then that his best job began as Pepere to his three grandchildren who called him Pep. His special names for them were Pumpkin #1, Pumpkin #2, and Little Man.

Stephen loved to putter around the house and spend time with his family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Lucille; his parents; his sisters Betty, Beverly, Joyce, Marilyn, and Patricia; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his daughter Laurie Joler and her husband John; his granddaughters Sarah Joler and Erica Childs, and his grandson Daniel Joler. He is also survived by his sisters Jackie and her husband Lynn McCommic and Julie and her husband Denton Ayers, his brother Ted Erskine and his wife Linda; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. in the Committal Shelter at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta.

The family would like to thank the staff at Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood and Beacon Hospice for their loving care.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.