Don M. Emery

GREENBUSH – Don M. Emery, 73, of Greenbush, Maine, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.

Don was born in Gardiner, Maine, to Donald and Marie Emery of Wiscasset. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1970.

Don had a lifelong love of music. In high school, he played lead guitar and remained devoted to his Fender guitar throughout his life. He admired legendary musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and John Fogerty, and he especially enjoyed sharing his love of music with his son Don Jr. and grandson Logan.

Don also loved dogs, cooking, deer hunting in Chelsea and Liberty, and fishing on Cobbossee Stream and Webber Pond.

He worked for many years as a station manager at various locations, later becoming well known as the “Pawn Guy” in Augusta, where he eventually retired.

A devoted husband and father, Don took great pride in meeting his responsibilities and living by the values instilled in him by his parents. He was especially proud of his family’s service to our country—his father having served in the 2nd Armored Division during World War II, and his son also serving in the 2nd Armored Division in the 1990s.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Emery; his brother Brian Emery and wife Dawn, and niece Morgan Emery; his son Don M. Emery Jr. and wife Heidi, grandchildren Logan Emery and Hannah Mercier, and Dorothy Emery; his daughter Erica; his stepdaughter Cassandra; and five cherished great-grandchildren.

Don will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace.