Archie Alton Wing Jr.

He was born in Rumford, Maine on January 23, 1945 a son of Rose A. (Richards) and Archie A. Wing Sr.

Skip was educated in Dixfield schools and was a graduate of Dixfield Regional High School, class of 1965.

He proudly served his county in U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He also served in the National Guard. He was a member and past Commander of Post100 of the American Legion as well as the Oxford County Council, and was an active member of Post #24 of the American Legion. He married “the best” Charlene Voter on July 3, 1971 and together they celebrated 46 years.

A.J., as he was affectionately known at Archie’s Inc., where he worked for over 26 years.

Prior to that, he was employed at Peru Elementary School as a Janitor and Bus Driver and also worked at Stowell McGregor.

He and his wife travelled to the Phillipines for the 35th wedding anniversary to meet their daughter in law, grandson, and family.

Skip loved hunting, fishing, bowling, and attending Blue Grass Festivals.

His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, especially Travis and Trevor.

Surviving is his wife of 46 years, Charlene R. (Voter) Wing of Peru, son Nathan Wing and wife Anna Liza of Oman and Dixfield, ME., daughter Dawn Crosby and husband Daniel of Canton, ME., brother George “Eppie” Wing of Peru, ME., sister Florence Porter and husband Frank of Dixfield, ME., grandchildren; Charles “CJ” Wing, Jon Gozum, Dianne Gozum, Travis Wright, Trevor Wright, Tessa Joncas, Jacob Crosby, and Elijah Crosby.

He was predeceased by his parents, granddaughter Erica Wing, sisters; Margaret Vatalaro, Barbara Dixon, Louise Vaughn, Ruth Desroches, and brothers; Alton “Buster” Wing and Alfred “Tonka” Wing.