Bowdoinham- Mortimer F. LaPointe, 92, of Bowdoinham, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 with his family by his side. He lived at the home he and his wife, Sally (died in 2007 from complications from dementia) designed and helped build for their retirement. Mort and his oldest son Mort II lived in this house along the Kennebec River for roughly the past 15 years.

Mortimer was born in Ticonderoga, NY on May 19, 1932, the son of Donald F. and Mary (Ferris) LaPointe.

Mortimer graduated from Tabor Academy, Marion, MA, and Trinity College, Hartford, CT in 1955, served in the US Army, and graduated from Wesleyan University with his Masters in education. He taught science, coached, and raised a young family at Lenox School, in Lenox Massachusetts from 1958 to 1969.

1969 Mortimer joined Bowdoin College as head coach of the men’s lacrosse team; a position he held for 21 seasons. He also coached the defensive backs for the football team and in the winter at various times was the JV hockey and JV basketball coach.

Mortimer was predeceased by his parents, and his wife, Sally who also was an influential figure in Bowdoin College athletics.

He is survived by his sons, Mortimer F. II, Joshua P. and Garth Y. LaPointe, grandchildren Ben, Brianna, Sally, Noah, Morgan, Cullen, and McV; as well as his great granddaughter Emily.

Upon retiring From Bowdoin Mort and Sally began gardening at their home in Bowdoinham. They focused on flowers that they cut and dried, then sold to florists along the midcoast Maine area. It gave them a great excuse to drive the coast, visit friends, and explore new restaurants.

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

Come this spring (4/19/25) in coordination with the Bowdoin College Alumni Office there will be a remembrance of Mort’s life.