Kenneth George Quirion

OAKLAND – Kenneth George Quirion, 75, of Oakland, passed away at his home, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after a long battle with health problems.

Ken was born in Waterville, Nov. 21, 1949, the son of Norman Quirion and Barbara (Gove) Quirion.

Ken was a Waterville High graduate, a Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp. After being discharged, he worked for Scott Paper in Winslow and later as an independent carpenter.

When he was in good health, Ken was a daily fixture of The Early Bird where he would catch up with many friends and past coworkers. Ken loved watching Nascar racing, was an avid sportsman who loved to go camping, fishing and hunting.

Ken was predeceased by his parents; his second wife, Deborah J. Quirion; his brothers David and Paul, and his sister, Diane.

Ken is survived by his wife, Martha; his children, John (Laurie) Quirion of Oakland and Karla Glidden of Middleburg, Fla., along with their mother, Neena; granddaughters, Brooke and Megan, Bailey and Addison; brothers James and Luke and sister, Norma; his many nieces, nephews; and other family members; as well as his closest friend, Gary (Judy) Cote.

Ken will be laid to rest at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery located at 163 Mount Vernon Ave. in Augusta, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m.

The family would like to thank the staff at Togus VA Medical Center and VA Hospice for their compassionate care.

Please visit Ken’s memorial page at https://svremembrancecenter.com/obituaries/kenneth-quirion where condolences, photos and special memories may be shared.