Earle Francis Meola

NORRIDGEWOCK – Earle Francis Meola, 82, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, with family at his side. Earle was born in Worcester, Mass., on August 26, 1942, son to Philip and Rita Meola.

Earle grew up in West Boylston and was a cross-country runner in high school. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. He then enrolled as a theology student at Atlantic Union College where he would begin his path of lifelong ministry and service to others. While at AUC, he met Nancy Lee Morgan, a beautiful, strong and intelligent nursing student who agreed to become his Real Necessity (R.N.) and would be his faithful companion and wife for nearly 56 years.

Over the years, Earle served as a pastor and teacher, completed his Master’s Degree and continued to preach and teach in his retirement. Until limited by his health, he was extremely active and loved the outdoors, spending time walking, biking, playing tennis and working in the woods. He and Nancy enjoyed some active retirement years in Florida before returning to Maine where he lived until his passing.

Earle is best remembered for his warm, sensitive, caring spirit and contagious smile. He loved reading the Bible and sharing God’s love with others. He loved people and will be missed by all those he impacted in so many ways.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his brother, Richard (Mary); his two children, Lorie (Lee) and Paul (Traci); and his four grandchildren, Pauline, July, Willoe and Sam.

He was preceded in death by his first child, John Andrew, and by his sister, Ruth.

Calling hours will be held Friday, August 30, 2024, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at 19 Washburn Lane in Skowhegan. Earle’s Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 a.m, located at East Mercer Cemetery on Mercer Road in Mercer.

Please visit Earle’s memorial page at https://smartandedwardsfh.com/obituaries/earle-meola where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.