Obituary of Donald Stein

Donald P. “Pete” Stein went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife, Ernestine “Snooky” Stein and his daughter Deirdre (Tallberg) Stein. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Stein, of Camden, his son, John Stein and his wife Sue of Rockland, his daughter Kathi Jones and her husband Andrew of Union, grandson John Stein of Belfast, granddaughters Allison Jencks of Jefferson and Madison Tallberg of Rockland. Other family members include, Terri and Donald Kelly and granddaughter April Murray of Warren, Tracie and Andrew Payor, South Thomaston, grandchildren include Casey, Clifton, Chelsea Summers, Alexienia and Gabriel Payor, Tina and Michael Fairfield of Union, grandchildren Devin Fairfield, Olyvia Adolphsen, and Micheala Fish, Troy and Meagan Crabtree of Westbrook, grandchildren Ezra and Isaac, and many great grandchildren. Pete spent most of his career as manager of H. H. Crie Hardware in Rockland, and later retired from Kalloch Fuel Service . He enjoyed several of his retirement years preparing residential inspections for Allen Insurance. He enjoyed the fellowship of his many friends at the West Rockport Baptist Church, as well as his flying buddies at the flying field in Union. Every weekend you could find him doing what he loved best, building and flying his radio controlled planes. He loved camping and the many friends he made across the state. His presence was immense and he will live in our hearts always. His love of his family was great. There was nothing he couldn't do to help out when needed. Celebration of his life will be held at the Rockport Baptist Church at 11:30 am Tuesday May 28, Pastor David English will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to: Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County PO Box 1294 Rockland, ME 04841 Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.directcremationofmaine.com