Harland Lee Weeks

SIDNEY – Harland Lee Weeks passed peacefully on the morning of Dec. 7, 2021, at the age of 90.He was born in Waterville on June 6, 1931, the son of Arnold and Edna Weeks. He was a graduate of Waterville High School and Thomas College. He married the love of his life Mary, a love that lasted 68 years.Harland was a proud vet who served in the Korean War as an assistant to the postmaster. He liked to joke that everyone liked him because he was the one who would pass out their love letters.On his return, he worked alongside his dad and brother at A.L. Weeks and Sons – a well respected auto body shop in Waterville.In their younger years, Harland and Mary loved to go dancing with the company of their friends.Always the social butterfly, Harland could be seen walking the streets talking to the neighbors and to anyone who would lend an ear. He enjoyed hunting with his brother Maynard and son Chris. He was a great fisherman and loved to take his grandchildren fishing at their camp in Monson. His grandchildren hold fond memories of sleepovers up at camp – but loved to joke that Harland’s snoring would keep them awake and that is how he got the nickname Freight Train Frankie. Harland and Mary loved having their grandchildren at their camp on Great Pond as well. Harland was always thinking of creative ways to keep the kids occupied. He would create different games on the pool table and dart board, and even came up with an eye spy game for the long drive to Monson. Harland had a love of flowers, and was always proud to show off his blooming buds. He had a green thumb and a blueberry bush that would provide an abundance of blueberries each year. Harland was very involved at The Pleasant St Methodist church where he served as head usher. He was predeceased by his wife Mary.He is survived by his daughter Julie, husband Bob, grandchildren Tiffany and Danielle and great grandchildren Avery, Brooklyn, Cole, Landon and Connor. Son Chris and wife Janet, grandchildren Amanda and Christopher and great grandchildren Wyatt and Mikaela. Daughter Tammy, husband Roger, grandchildren Timothy and Jonathan, great-grandchildren Hannah, Samuel and Harland; his brother, Maynard and sister-in-law Elizabeth Jensen. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks, deep appreciation and gratitude to Lynette Bolduc who provided exceptional home care, as well as the staff at Glenridge and the Beacon Hospice care staff for their exceptional and personal care during his stay.There will be a spring service with military honors and burial. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St. Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.In lieu of flowers the family asks that if you wish to donate to: The Pleasant St. United Methodist Church soup kitchen 61 Pleasant St. Waterville, Maine 04901