Henry J. DROUIN

WINSLOW -- Henry J. Drouin, 90, of Halifax Street died on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville.He was born in Dexter on May 9, 1914, the son of Albert and Victoria (Chayer) Drouin.He was a security guard at the former Rich's department store in Waterville for 12 years. Prior to that he was employed as a loom fixer at the former Wyandotte Mill in Waterville for 47 years, where he was a union member. In his younger years he enjoyed fly fishing in Jackman with his sons, Ronnie and Roland. He liked to fish for white perch with Carrol Chayer and grandsons. He did smelting and ice fishing locally in China Lake and other ponds with his son Ronnie. He loved sitting in his outdoor swing, watching birds in the feeder. He enjoyed daily drives up to a week ago. He enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox win their first World Series title in 86 years, and also the New England Patriots in their victories in the Super Bowls. He lived the majority of his life in Winslow before living with his daughter, Theresa, in Vassalboro the past 11 months. He spent endless hours taking care of his front lawn with pride. He took many trips with his grandsons to sporting events. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Lucille R. (Dubois) Drouin, who died on Feb. 9, 1998; two sisters, Angelina Labrie and Dorothy Rodrigue, both of Winslow; and a grandson, Kevin Drouin. Survivors include his two sons, Ronald "Ronnie" H. Drouin of Winslow and his children, Michael, Karen and Jamie Drouin of Maine and Mark of Massachusetts, and Roland E. Drouin and wife Janet of North Vassalboro and their daughter, Shelly Cunningham and husband Shaun of Connecticut; two daughters, Joanne Sadlo of Fairfield and her daughter, Melanie Cabral of Maine, and Theresa L. Dumont and husband Stephen of Vassalboro and their sons, Derek Dumont and his fiancee, Darcy, and Lance and his companion, Kim; special cousin and friend, Carrol J. Chayer; and Henry's special companion, "JJ" the cat.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at St. John the Baptist Church, 47 Monument St., Winslow, with the Rev. Philip Tracy officiating. Committal prayers and burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham 04086; or to: Humane Society Waterville Area, 126 Drummond Ave., Waterville 04901; or to: MaineGeneral Medical Center, 3 North, 149 North St., Waterville 04901.Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Condolences may be sent to http://www.gallantfh.com.