Reynold E. Wilber

LEWISTON – Reynold E. Wilber, 89, a resident of Sabattus Rd., Lewiston died Thursday evening at Central Maine Medical Center following a period of declining health with his loving family by his side. He was born in Kingfield, May 17, 1923 the son of Percy and Evelyn (Taylor) Wilber. Following high school, Reynold served in the United States Navy during World War II then he completed his education at the former Bliss College in Lewiston and Bentley College in Boston receiving an accounting degree. He was married to the former Ruth Strickland in 1946 and together raised their family until her early passing in 1978. Mr. Wilber was a company accountant for the Pepperell Mill in Lewiston and with Ellis Paper Board Products in Scarborough until his retirement in 1990. During his career he was a member of the Southern Maine Accounting Association. He enjoyed bowling, camping, and was an avid Boston sports fan, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include one son, Ronald Wilber and wife Anna of Skowhegan and their children, Robert, Michael, and Kathleen; two daughters, Risa Nicholos of Rochester, NH and her daughter, Katherine; Rebecca Wilber of Lewiston and her daughter, Alyson; one brother, Clayton Wilber and wife Hilma of Kingfield as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Ruth, he was predeceased by one sister, Donna Clark in 2010. Funeral service honoring Reynolds life will be held MONDAY 2:00PM with Pastor Brian Demers officiating. Military honors to follow at the funeral home. Spring burial Sunnyside Cemetery, Kingfield. Memorial donations in Reynold’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Spreen St., Framingham, MA 01701 Family and friends are invited to visit Monday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023 Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com