Gary R. Federico

MONMOUTH- Dusty R. Federico, 61, passed away peacefully, after a short battle with cancer, at his home on Wednesday June 26, in the arms of his soul-mate Gail Thurston. He was born in Lewiston on September 9, 1951, one of five children to Roy Federico and Lorraine Poretta. He was educated in Lewiston schools. In 1973, he married Virginia Camire, and from that union came their only child, Tobey. Dusty was a devoted Dad to Tobey, and a loving grandfather to his only grandchild, Brooklyn, within whom he instilled his love for the outdoors and encouraged her to work hard and do her very best in everything that she loves. Dusty worked for many years in the Laborers’ Local 327, working on projects such as Maine Yankee, the Northern Pipeline and other various mills. Additionally, Dusty’s love for construction led to start of his own business, Fedco Remodeling, during which time he built his own home and his son’s home in Monmouth. Dusty was also an avid trapper, hunter, and fisherman, which became his “full-time job” upon his retirement. Dusty is survived by his son Tobey and companion Erica Beaule; only granddaughter, Brooklyn Federico; brother David “Rocky” Federico and his wife Jackie; sisters Linda Federico, Diane Nadeau and fiancé Ed O’Donnell and Brenda Markee and her husband Chris; his soul-mate Gail Thurston and her five children, Eric Parent and his wife Andrea, Charles Parent, Heidi Sawyer and fiancé Carl Levesque, Laura Parent and Daniel Lavallee; and grandchildren of Gail, Shawna, Josh, Ashley and Austin; along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Roy Federico and his mother Lorraine Poretta. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Federico- Died in Monmouth Wednesday June 26, 2013. Mr. Dusty R. age 61 a resident of Monmouth. A Memorial Service honoring Dusty’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Gary's memory may be made to either the St. Mary's Health System Charity Care Fund Attention Development Office PO Box 7291 Lewiston, ME 04243 or to the Patrick Dempsey Center for Hope and Healing 29 Lowell Street 5th Floor Lewiston, ME 04240 A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday from 4-7 PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.