Albert M. Wells

AUBURN -- Albert M. Wells, 93, of Dixfield, died May 4, 2012 at the Hospice House in Auburn.

He was born in Rochester, NH on January 5, 1919, the son of Arthur and Anna (Miller) Wells. He graduated from Rochester High School and from the Philadelphia Textile School.

Albert began working as a Boss dryer in textile mills but eventually switched to working at the Chisholm Paper Mill and then at International Paper Mill as a supervisor in the Coating Prep Department until retirement in the early 1980’s.

Albert and his wife resided in Readfield for many years and upon retirement did extensive traveling and then moved to Florida for over 30 years. They had recently moved to Dixfield to reside with their daughter Susan Holmes.

He was married in Dalton, MA to the former Frances Rose Conahan for over 69 years. Survivors include his wife of Dixfield, ME; daughters Susan Holmes and husband Jon of Dixfield, Linda Dudley and husband Dani of Albany, NY; Grandchildren Scott Holmes and wife Jennifer of Dixfield, Julie Dickson and husband Chris of Rumford, Luke Weber and wife Stacey of Cleveland, OH, Laura Maxium and husband Eric of Cleveland, OH, Nell DeAlmeida and husband Joleo of Brazil, Morgan Dudley and Breanne Lipper and husband David of Altamont, NY; Great Grandchildren Jordan, Benjamin, Calob, and Samuel Holmes of Dixfield, Taylor Dickson of Rumford, Ethan, Emma and Sophie Weber of Cleveland, OH, Macau DeAlmeida of Brazil; and was predeceased by his parents and a daughter Carol Weber.

Friends are invited to sign the family guest book and share their thoughts, condolences and memories online at www.meaderandson.com

At his request, there are no funeral services. Those who desire, please contribute to Mainelyme P.O.Box 8533, 125 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101 in his memory.