Albert Spinney

SPINNEY, Albert, 75, WASHBURN & CARIBOU, at Caribou, January 7, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday, January 13, at The Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle.

WASHBURN & CARIBOU – Albert Spinney, 75, passed away January 7, 2012, at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou. He was born June 5, 1936, in Winn, ME, to the late George and Leona (Fitzgerald) Spinney.

    Albert graduated from Washburn High School in 1957. He served in the US Army as a SPC 5 from 1958 – 1961, and the Reserves from 1961 – 1964. Albert was a painting contractor for 45 years. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Washburn Rotary Club, where he served two terms as president.

    He married his wife of 48 years, Madeline (Boutote) Spinney, in 1963.

    Along with his wife, he is survived by one son, Grant and his wife, Ashley Spinney of Caribou; three daughters, Debi and her husband, Jim Leighton of Limestone, Connie and her husband, Peter Marchi of South Windsor, CT, and Michelle and her partner, Christina Homer of Portland. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; and many in-laws.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Albert Spinney Jr.; two brothers; and four sisters.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at The Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 31 Thomas Ave., in Caribou, with the Rev. Aaron Damboise celebrant. Friends may call from noon until time of mass at the church. A private committal service will take place in the spring at Riverside Extension Cemetery, Washburn.

    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Albert’s name to: Maine Veteran’s Home, 163 Van Buren Rd., Suite 2, Caribou, ME 04736. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com