Arrowsic -Alfred J. Pinette, 84 of Old Stage Road died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, with his family by his side.

He was born in Topsham on Nov. 10, 1925, a son of the late Alphonse and Cecile Beauregard Pinette. He was one of 11 children.

He served in the U.S. Army. On Jan. 24th he celebrated his 57th wedding anniversary with his wife, Gloris (Pertell).

He was a Maine Guide for 28 years. His life time work included years at BIW, Carpentry, Lobsterman as well as a School Bus driver, and spent many hours helping out at Bissons Farm in Topsham. He was the last known person with a skill for straightening aluminum and was hired late in life, age 76, by the Washburn and Doughty Boat Yard to teach his skill to their apprentices.

For 6 years he enjoyed his home in Greenville, known as the 'Mayor of Kelly's Landing'. He was known for his great sense of humor and boasted about catching every fish in Moosehead Lake TWICE. He loved carving and making jewelry out of bear claws and deer antlers. He loved hunting, fishing and camping trips which he passed on his knowledge of the woods and wildlife. Known for cooking the Sunday dinners. He adored all children and was known for his special 'ducky' song he would sing to them while in his rocking chair.

He was a member of the Phippsburg Sportsman's Club and was a MOFGA member for years and a participant of the Common Ground Fair since 1978.

Surviving besides his wife of 57 years, Gloris, are one daughter, Phyllis Coombs and her husband , Walter, of Brunswick and four sons, Leo Pinette and his wife Dolores, of Georgetown, Anthony Pinette of Arrowsic, Jeffrey Pinette and partner Jennifer of Boothbay, James Pinette and wife Becky of Arrowsic; two sons from a previous marriage, Mark and Fred Peterson of N.C.; eleven grandchildren, Jason Coombs of Brunswick, Tracie & Dale Pinette of Georgetown, Michael Pinette of Bath, Craig Pinette of Arrowsic, Shannon and Aimee Pinette of Topsham, Jeffrey Pope of Augusta, Megan, Gabriel and Dianna Rose of Boothbay and nine great-grand children;

two brothers, Francais Pinette and wife, Patricia of Durham and Edgewater, Fla. and Roland Pinette and his wife, Ursula, of Bowdoinham; three sisters, Lucy Begley of Lewiston, Jeanne Williams of Silverhill, Ala., and Jacqueline Sargent and her husband, George, of Mattawamkeag; a sister-in-law, Louise Pinette St.Pierre of Topsham, Sister in law Lena Pinette of Topsham: and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers Philip, Felix and Louis; and two sister, Rita Doucette and Claire Ducharme.

A celebration of life will be held 12 - 4, Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Georgetown Community Center. A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.