Obituary for Kenneth Sanford Sidelinger
Kenneth Sanford Sidelinger, Sr., 76, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 after a very long battle with his health. He was born November 17, 1945 in Damariscotta, Maine to Harry Jackson Sidelinger and Delia Grace Smith. He grew up in the Somerville area and attended local schools in Somerville and Coopers Mills and Whitefield. He attended Union High School.
He worked 16 years at the Hallowell Shoe Factory in Augusta and 19 years as a clammer. He also worked in the woods with his brother Teddy for 10 years. And was the cook and dishwasher at the Augusta Country Club.
Ken enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling, and stock cars. He also enjoyed travelling – he has been to every state except Alaska and Hawaii. He especially loved all his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his companion of over 25 years Gladys Briggs and her family. His 6 children from a previous marriage, daughter Virginia and her late husband Joe of Etna, son Kenneth Jr. and his wife Tammy of Augusta, daughter Muriel and her husband Pete of Augusta, son Forest and his wife Missy of Jefferson, daughter Molly and her companion Rob of Chelsea, daughter Linda and her husband Mark (Hippie) of Windsor. As well as lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by the Peaslee family, (too many to list).
A special thank you to Aunt Linda Peaslee from Jefferson.
A graveside service will be held at a later date, to be announced.
Memorial donations in Ken’s name may be made to the South Somerville Baptist Church, 8 Hewett Road, Somerville, ME 04348 or the American Lung Association, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
He worked 16 years at the Hallowell Shoe Factory in Augusta and 19 years as a clammer. He also worked in the woods with his brother Teddy for 10 years. And was the cook and dishwasher at the Augusta Country Club.
Ken enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling, and stock cars. He also enjoyed travelling – he has been to every state except Alaska and Hawaii. He especially loved all his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his companion of over 25 years Gladys Briggs and her family. His 6 children from a previous marriage, daughter Virginia and her late husband Joe of Etna, son Kenneth Jr. and his wife Tammy of Augusta, daughter Muriel and her husband Pete of Augusta, son Forest and his wife Missy of Jefferson, daughter Molly and her companion Rob of Chelsea, daughter Linda and her husband Mark (Hippie) of Windsor. As well as lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by the Peaslee family, (too many to list).
A special thank you to Aunt Linda Peaslee from Jefferson.
A graveside service will be held at a later date, to be announced.
Memorial donations in Ken’s name may be made to the South Somerville Baptist Church, 8 Hewett Road, Somerville, ME 04348 or the American Lung Association, 122 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330.
Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com.