READFIELD – Cyrus E. Whitcomb, 82, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 9, 2025, at his home in Readfield.
Cyrus was born in Biddeford on June 18, 1943, the son of the late Seth and Leora Whitcomb. He graduated from Winthrop High School. He was employed by Bridge Construction, Choate Construction and Rose Masonry in his early years, and was later self employed. Cyrus married Barbara (Rose) Beal in 1970.
In his spare time, Cyrus enjoyed talking with friends and family, fly-ins at Bowman Field, tinkering with old cars and equipment, and reading westerns.
Cyrus was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Swanson, his brothers Ross, Aaron, and Nathan Whitcomb, and his brother-in-law, William Rose Jr.
Cyrus is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Whitcomb of Readfield; daughter, Vivian Diamond and her husband James of Readfield, son, Seth Whitcomb and his wife Heather of Nashua, N.H.; sisters Harriet Bulmer and Martha Whitcomb, both of Readfield; grandsons James Diamond Jr., Ethan and Dylan Whitcomb; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would also like to express their gratitude to the hospice care team that made his final days comfortable.
No public memorial will be held.
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