Stan Bolstridge

Stanley Lanson Bolstridge passed away on April 17, 2010 at the Upper River Valley Hospital. He was 73 years old.

Stan bravely dealt with cancer for 11 years with his devoted wife of 53 years, Roberta (Morris) Bolstridge by his side.

An avid fisherman, Stan was always ready to tell a fish tale or two. He spent many hours tending his garden and sharing mountains of fresh vegetables with friends and family. A cat lover at heart, he took very good care of Lillan, who he and Bobbie rescued.

Stan was a loving family man to daughters Ruth (Dana) McAllister of Kennebunk, Maine, Dede (Gerard) Boyd of Johnville, N.B. and Katie (Frank) Thompson of Oxford, North Carolina.

His passion was his grandchildren: Keith, Michael and Nicole McAllister; Lindsey and Stuart Keilty; Jack, Tommy and Sam Thompson, and great-grandchildern Adrianne McAllister, Caitlynn and Michael McAllister.

Stan is also survived by sister Alice Bolstridge of Presque Isle, Maine, and brothers Nelson Bolstridge of Portage Lake, Maine and Bruce (Christine) Bolstridge of Houston, Texas, as well as serveral nieces and nephews.

He was predeased by parents A. Stanley and Mildred Bolstridge of Portage Lake, Maine, as well as his brother Rodney Bolstridge and sister Cherry Danker.

There will be no vistation or funeral at this time. A private memorial will be held at a later date

Stan will be cremated in Woodstock at the Scott Crematorium.

Donation can be made to Dunroamin Animal Rescue or a charity of the donors choice.