AUBURN: Chesley A. Williamson, Jr., 85, of Lewiston passed away on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014 at the Hospice House in Auburn with his wife, son and church members by his side. The next voice he will hear will be that of his savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in No. Jay, ME on June 13, 1929 a son of the late Chesley and Fannie (Bennett) Williamson, Sr. He grew up in the area and attended local schools there. In 1950, he married Barbara Latno and they started a family together. Chesley worked for several years as a bus driver for Hudson Bus Lines and for over 10 years at Bates College providing security. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Kora Shriners. He also served for a short time in the Navy Reserves. Chesley enjoyed camping and spending time in the outdoors as well as playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara and his two children, Gary Williamson and Cathy Grondin and her husband Danny, all of Lewiston. He also leaves behind a sister Phyllis Brochu of Lisbon as well as his grandchildren; Christopher Grondin and his wife Melissa, Jeremy and his wife Stacy, great-grandchildren; Brynn and Connor and nieces and nephews; Roger and Shari Rivard, Brian and Ricky Brochu and Carolyn Provencher. He was predeceased by an uncle, Andrew Bennett. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Chesley through his guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
FUNERAL NOTICE:
WILLIAMSON, JR.---Chesley A., age 85, of Lewiston died Saturday Dec. 13, 2014 at the Hospice House in Auburn. Visitation will be held at Fortin\Lewiston on Tuesday Dec. 16 from 2-4pm. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Auburn. Interment will be at Clough Cemetery in Lewiston in the spring. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Chesley’s memory to: Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.
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