Donald W. Paiton Sr.

RUMFORD: Donald W. Paiton, Sr., 87, originally of Minot and currently of Weld passed away at Rumford Community Hospital on Wednesday December 9, 2015. He was born in Lewiston on November 11, 1928 a son of the late George and Clara (Peverly) Paiton. He grew up in the Auburn area and attended local schools there. He was a graduate of Edward Little High School, class of 1947. On September 22, 1951 he married Barbara Everett in Winthrop and the two started a family together. During that time, for many years, Don was a co-owner and agent for A.Q. Miller Insurance Co. and finished his career with Norton Financial Services. In the early 1940’s, he and his brother Dwight co-founded the Goff Hill Wildcats which contributed much to Auburn youth athletics. He was also the Treasurer and a volunteer for the Minot Fire Dept. as well as a member of the Minot School Board. He found great enjoyment in snowmobiling and hunting and will always be remembered as a very crafty handyman. His passion for working with concrete and pouring foundations for himself and others was immeasurable. Also, his storytelling methods and attention to detail were extremely impressive and entertaining. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara of Minot, his four children; Catherine Knowles and her husband Robert of Bridgton, Donald Paiton, Jr. and his wife Janet of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Sharon Paiton-Romano and her husband George of Minot and George Paiton and his girlfriend Dana Morrell of Minot. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Dwight and a sister, Dorothy. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday December 17 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Fortin\Auburn. A memorial service will be held on Friday December 18 at 11am also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution to : Weld Free Library PO Box 120 Weld, ME 04285. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, ME 783-8545