Alfred K. Walde Obituary (1950 - 2014)

Winslow, Maine – Alfred “Al” Kurt Walde, 63, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge in Augusta, Maine. He was born August 12, 1950, in Catskill, NY one of four children of Alfred Karl Walde and Ruth (Hines) Walde. Al proudly served his country in the Navy for four years and spoke of his time in the military often. He worked in the electronics field for over 20 years most notable at SCI Technology in Augusta. Al was a graduate and also a lab teacher at Bristol Community College. Al was a very good handyman and would help anyone that asked him. Al was a quiet man with a great sense of humor. He had a heart of gold and enjoyed living surrounded by nature. A resident of Charleston for many years, he preferred a wood stove, compost pile and hunting to feed his family over most modern features. Al was very passionate about two hobbies in life, reading and music. He mostly liked to read about music, but would pick up anything he could and read it cover to cover in his free time. He sang, played the trumpet, cornet, keyboard, and loved to play guitar. Al performed gigs in several bands for over 25 years mostly playing classic rock. His favorite band of all time was Pink Floyd. Al was predeceased by his father, Alfred Karl Walde and mother, Ruth (Hines) Walde; his brother, Karl Walde; and his grandparents, Karl and Martha Walde, and John and Alice Hines. Al is survived by his wife, Treasuer M. Walde of Winslow, Maine; his sister, Martha A. Walde Ott and her husband, William of Lake Wylie, SC; his brother, John A Walde of Catskill, NY; his step children, Chris R. Chamberlain and his wife Katee, of South Portland, Maine, and Adam N. Chamberlain of Augusta, GA; four nieces; and several great nieces and great nephews. A celebration of Al’s life will be held at a future date for close family members only. If you wish to send flowers or donations please send them to Treasuer Walde, 337 Bassett Rd., Winslow, ME 04901.