Stanley Joseph Piawlock

The only child of Stanley J and Mary (Dabrosky) Piawlock, he was born in Portland on November 15, 1938. After graduation from Cheverus High School in 1956 he proudly served his country in the United States Navy serving for 3 years. After being honorably discharged from the service he met and fell in love with Judith Chamberlin of Brattleboro Vermont, and they were married in September of 1959. The following year he became a police officer for the city of Portland, where he was able to continue his education always rising in rank and receiving many commendations. He retired in 1981 after serving for 21 years. After retirement from the Police force, Stan took the position of Chief of Security for Bates College, bringing them to Lewiston for 5 years. While working at Bates, Stan and Judith bought a piece of land on Peaks Island and eventually built a home on it. After leaving Lewiston, Stan took a job at the federal courthouse in Portland as a U.S. Marshal. He traveled to Portland from Peaks on the ferry every day, an experience he genuinely enjoyed. He finally retired from working at the rough age of seventy-six. When they decided it was time to sell the house on Peaks they moved to Buxton where they lived for a while and then moved to South Portland.

Stan was predeceased by his parents, his youngest son Joe, and his granddaughter Paige.

He is survived by his wife Judith of 66 years, his children Vicki Hall (Dan), Laura Piawlock (Mike McNabb), Diane Seubert (Rod), Debra Piawlock (Frank Brume Jr.) and Mark Piawlock (Donise Price), he is also survived by his grandchildren, Abby, Jake, Amara, and Brooke, and his great grandchildren Mason, Matthew, Lucas, and Harper, and his daughter in law Yvonne Piawlock.

Stan was “The Man”, he was a selfless, brilliant, well read, man of faith, always reading and learning. He loved being on or in the water, ocean, or lake, it didn’t matter. Stan and Judy traveled many places together. They especially loved Venice Beach in Florida where they wintered for several years. Stan loved his family and was a faithful friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 3-6 PM at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s, 268 Brown St. Westbrook followed by committal services in New Calvary Cemetery. A reception will follow the committal service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Stanley’s name to the John Hopkins Myositis Center, Development Office, Mason F. Lord Building, Center Tower Suite 358, 5200 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD 212224. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University.

Please visit www.jonesrichandbarnes.com to view Stan’s tribute page and to sign his online guestbook.