Chesterville - On the morning of July 20, 2022 Wallace Henry Antone, age 72, woke from a peaceful night’s sleep at home in his bed in the arms of his Lord.
Wally was born on August 15, 1949 in Eastport ME to Elizabeth and Sheldon Antone. On March 2, 1968 in Turner, ME he married the love of his life Susan Cooper. For 4 years, he served in the US Navy. He and Susan lived in Chesterville ME for 45 years where they raised their 6 children.
Wally’s work ethic was exceptional. He was an exemplary employee in the service industry for years. He was especially proud of his work in the Service & Warranty Department and as Truck Shop Manager at Lee Auto Mall in Auburn. Wally loved sports and actively played ball for many years. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. His love of the Lord permeated his life. Having a true servant’s heart, wherever he was, he blessed his church family in many ways over the years. He was a gift to so many and he will be greatly missed.
Wally is survived by Susan, his wife of 54 years, a daughter Jessica (Steve) Antone-Shaw, son Leaman (Abigail) Antone, daughter Alecia (Toby)Pineo, son Dylan (Valorie) Antone, daughter Bethany (Cea Jay) Antone-Pitcher and son Isaiah Antone. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, 2 granddaughters-in-law, 1 great-grandson and 1 great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister, Suzanne (Paul) Dalrymple, sister Barbara (William) Austin, stepsister Rosalie (Lloyd) Perkins, brothers-in-law Michael (Susan Schell) Cooper and Henry (Vicki) Cooper, sister-in-law Marnie (Jonathan) Cooper-Priest, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents Wallace and Alice McGlauflin, mother Elizabeth, father Sheldon, stepfather Hugh Stewart, father-in-law Everard ‘Doc’ Cooper, mother-in-law Elizabeth Joan Cooper, stepsister Gloria Barr, brother-in-law William Austin, nephew Russell Greenwood, nephew Donald Hunter, Jr. and many aunts, uncles and extended family.
A private burial will be held the morning of July 30th at the family cemetery.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 on Saturday July 30th from Fayette Baptist Church, 39 Baldwin Hill Rd Fayette ME 04349. A reception will be held immediately following the services. Memories may be shared in his Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com. Funeral services are being cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington.