Obituary of George E Oliver

Weeks Mills – George E. Oliver, 70, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at home, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He died peacefully with his loving companion, Darlene, family and friends by his side. George was born in Fitchburg, MA on May 8, 1947, the oldest son of Ernest Page and Juliette (Fotel) Oliver Sr. He grew up in Weeks Mills, and graduated from Erskine Academy in 1965. For nearly 20 years he drove school bus for China School. In 1972, he purchased the family dairy farm after having worked on the farm since the age of 5. Farming was the joy of his life. He joined the Weeks Mills Fire Department when he was 16 and was an active member until his passing. George was Fire Chief for many years and was made Honorary Chief prior to his passing. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and served on the Board of Directors; a member of the Soil and Water Conservation having received the Conservation Award in 1994. He was a member of the Town Budget Committee and worked on the 911 Committee, helping to get the 911 system up and running in town. He received awards from Pine Tree State DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) for his cow production. George loved Maine Farm Days and years ago won a few trophies for the tractor pulls. He also pulled at the Windsor Fair many years ago. The Agricultural Trade Show at the Civic Center was always a favorite event. He enjoyed going to the basketball games at Erskine Academy. He liked having breakfast at the local diners and visiting with friends. When his children were growing up, he enjoyed boating, swimming and skiing at the camp on China Lake. His granddaughter was the light of his life, he looked forward to the school bus dropping her off every day and playing connect four. He enjoyed lunch at Whipper’s each Friday with daughter, Stacy, partner Eric and his two girls Alivia and Myla. He and Darlene enjoyed vacations together and spending time with his children and granddaughter and Darlene’s children and 12 grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Ernest P. Oliver Jr. and John C. Oliver; and his sister, Sally O. Riordan. He is survived by his loving companion of 7 years, Darlene Dow; a daughter, Kelly Cowing, and husband, Andy, of China; a daughter, Stacy, and her partner, Eric Gower, of Albion; a granddaughter, Lauren Cowing, of China; a sister, Jean Parlin and her husband, Cliff, of Jefferson; a brother, Alton, and his wife, Patti, of Weeks Mills; a brother, Ed, and his wife, Kerri, of Sidney; a brother-in-law, Hugh Riordan, of China; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. The family wishes to thank family and friends for their support and prayers during this difficult time. A Celebration of Life will be held at Erskine Academy on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM. The public is invited to the parking lot of Erskine Academy at 10:00 AM for the Fireman’s Last Call and the Celebration of Life will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Weeks Mills Fire Department, Webb Shaw, 185 Weeks Mills Road, Weeks Mills, Me. 04358.