WATERVILLE – It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Louis J. Carey, 57, of Waterville. He left peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in his sleep. He was born at Regional Memorial Hospital, the second of five children, to Daniel Bruce Carey and Mary Lou (Reny) Pascoe on Jan. 9, 1967.

Louis loved music and art, cheap thrills, had excellent penmanship and a poetic soul. He enjoyed the outdoors, and trips to the lake or beach. He kept small circles but would pour into the cups of those close freely and endlessly, never checking his own. Louis spoke his mind and was stubborn but reasonable. He was a very thoughtful, curious person – but never nosey, and he loved to learn new things. He started weekends with a coffee and newspaper and was great at word puzzles.

Louis had excellent coordination and inherited great speed and stamina, a strong athlete in every sense of the word. A runner, like his father before him; most of his colleagues recall how fast he worked, setting records and maxing out many kinds of machines over the years. He especially enjoyed billiards, candlepin bowling, disc golf, and softball. He was a fearless competitor, and an encouraging teammate. He was silent when you needed an earnest ear, and the loudest clap and holler in the room at your concert or recital. Louis had the sharpest funny bone, and he delighted in a good laugh.

Louis was predeceased by his parents Daniel Carey and Mary (Reny) Pascoe; and his sister Eva (Carey) Todd.

He is survived by his wife of four years Lynn (Giles) Carey and her daughter Renā Giles; his son Louis J. Carey II; godmother Margaret (Carey) Soucy and husband Lester of Waterville; uncle Paul Carey and wife Patty of Ellsworth, aunt Deb Carey of Readfield, aunt Shirley Jolicoeur of Winslow; sister Michelle (Carey) Alejandro and husband Omar of Merritt Island Fla., brother Daniel Carey Jr. of Waterville, sister Tammy Carey of Waterville; stepdaughter Jaylin Marcoux and her partner Brandon of Belgrade; many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and others’ he cared for over the years.

A celebration of life will be held at the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, 76 Industrial St., Waterville, on Sunday Oct. 27, between noon and 4 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Somerset Valley Remembrance Center in Skowhegan. Please visit Louis’ memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/louis-carey where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.

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