Royal N. Waitt Obituary (1938

Wayne ~ Royal N. Waitt, 77, of the Walton Road, died Friday, February 26, 2016, at his home. He was born in Lewiston on August 20, 1938, the son of Henry and Viola (Davenport) Waitt. Royal graduated from Kents Hill High School in 1957 and later from Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts. He owned and operated his own saw mill in Wayne before going to work for International Paper, where he worked for over 33 years retiring in 1997. In his earlier years at college, Royal played hockey. He also enjoyed camping and salt water fishing. He was predeceased by his brothers Henry and Duncan Waitt. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Regina Waitt of Wayne; two sons; Michael Waitt of Wislon, NC, and Patrick Waitt and his partner Chantelle of Wales; two grandchildren Nicholas Waitt and Megan Jones; also a great granddaughter Macy Jones, as well as several nieces and nephews. Visiting will be held on Tuesday, March 1, from 10 to 12noon at Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 62 Bowdoin St, Winthrop, followed by a celebration of his life at 12 noon. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Wayne Friday, April 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME. 04086 Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com