SGT Brett Loring Pinkham

Turner: SGT Brett L. Pinkham, 30, of Turner died as a result of a motor vehicle accident Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Turner. He was born April 7, 1981 in Farmington a son of Nelson Collins and Susan (Pinkham) Varney. Brett was a graduate of Leavitt Area High School class of 2000. He served in the US Army, serving in S. Korea and Operation Iraqi War Freedom. Brett was a purple heart recipient, being honored with his purple heart November 5, 2010. He served in the Army for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, target practice, fishing and was an all around outdoorsman. Most of all he enjoyed riding around visiting friends. He was known by all as "My Hero" and will be missed most for his genuineness, his loyalty to his family and friends, his kindness and for his true lovable nature. His smile will be remembered and missed by all. Brett is survived by his parents: Alan and Sue Varney of Turner, his sister Brooke M. Pinkham of Auburn, his father Nelson Collins of Farmington Falls, his Aunt and Uncle Dick and Jane Witham of Phillips, his Uncle Gordon Pinkham of Turner, special cousins: Joseph and Christy Haynes of Strong, as well as many other cousins, and his closest friends: Sam Roy of Turner, Brad Duprey of Turner and Amie Thibodeau of Lewiston; He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret Pinkham, and Jeanette Varney; and uncles, Jim and Dick Pinkham. Family and friends may offer their condolences to the Pinkham family by visiting www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday September 11, at The Fortin Group/Auburn. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Monday September 12, at The East Auburn Baptist Church 560 Park Ave, Auburn. Committal will be held privately. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to DAV/Disabled American Veterans PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545