Alec J. Skirmont

LEWISTON: Alec J. Skirmont, 85, of Lewiston passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 at CMMC. He was born in Lewiston, ME on September 19, 1928 a son of the late Anthony and Agota (Gendrolis) Skirmont. He grew up in the Lewiston area attended local schools there. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School, class of 1946. After high school, Alec enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served as a Radio Communications Specialist for 25 years. While overseas, he met his wife, Frieda and together they were married on September 29, 1961 at the Karlsruhe North Chapel in Braden, Germany. After retiring from the Army and being back home in Maine, Alec was a member of the Teamsters Union and worked 22 years for Philips Elmet as a machinist in Lewiston until he retired. Alec loved working outside and taking care of his yard. He was also an avid Red Sox and Bruins fan and enjoyed watching both teams play. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Frieda “Ellen” Skirmont of Lewiston and very close family friends, Irene and Roger Roy of Lewiston. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Anthony and Barbara Skirmont. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories of Alec through his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 19, 2013 from 10-11am at the funeral home followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at 11am also at the funeral home. A committal service with military honors will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lewiston following the service. Arrangements under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, ME, 784-4584.