David J. Mayo

SHAWMUT – David J. Mayo passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in Portland on Jan. 3, 1928, son of Joseph and Corris Mayo.

He spent most of his life living in Shawmut and was a proud father of nine children as well as a proud grandfather and great-grandfather.

David graduated from Lawrence High School in 1946 and joined the Marine Corps in June of that year and served until 1948. He married Beverly Works on July 2, 1951 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage until her passing in September 2018. Together they lived and raised their family in Shawmut.

David was a hard worker, often working two jobs to support his growing family. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years, where he made numerous friends and acquaintances. In conjunction with the postal service, he also worked for Keyes Fibre Corp. at the Shawmut pulp mill as well as the machine shop in Waterville and the paper mill in Fairfield.

David was an avid bowler, loved to do crossword puzzles, and was a dominant player at many card games such as Skip-Bo. He mastered the art of making mac and cheese and peanut butter fudge, which everyone looked forward to indulging in at family gatherings.

Through the years, he and Beverly could be found proudly cheering for their children and grandchildren on the sidelines of many of their athletic events.

David was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Beverly Mayo; son Jeffery Mayo, daughter-in-law Tina Mayo; grandson, Aaron Wadleigh.

He is survived by eight children. Michael Mayo. Stephen Mayo and wife Melanie. James Mayo. Corrisann Vigue and husband Joey.; Donna Fortin and husband Bob. Timothy Mayo and wife Karen. Mary Wadleigh and husband Brian. Ronald Mayo and wife Heather. a daughter-in-law, Genie Mayo; and brother-in-law, Derwood Works and wife Debbie.

Sixteen grandchildren. Rob Fortin and wife Christy, Krystal Blaisdell and husband Josh, Nicole Fortin, Ashley Johnston and husband Mac, Krysten Bailey and husband Ryan; Brittney Turner and husband Ricky, Chelsea Mayo and husband Jonathan Baker, Katye Mayo-Chipman, Cody Vigue and wife Brittany, Lindsay Mayo; Casey Wadleigh, Lauren Wadleigh, Andrew Mayo; Ethan Mayo, Grace Mayo, Lucas Mayo; and his 11 great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Robbie Fortin, Rylynn and Adalyn Turner, Kinzley and Kiley Vigue, Declan and Corbin Johnston, Hazel and Holden Bailey, Kaden Mayo-Chipman, Drake Johnson, Hannah Clowes.

Visiting hours will be from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Veilleux and Redington Funeral home, 8 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville with a reception to follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made

in David’s honor to:

Catholic Charities

Development Office

PO Box 10660

Portland, ME, 04104-6060