Coach Pete Bolduc Obituary (1972

Winslow – Peter John Bolduc 49, passed away suddenly from natural causes on December 7, 2021. He was born April 17, 1972, in Waterville, Maine. The third son of Joseph O. and Rowena (Wrigley) Bolduc. Pete grew up in Oakland graduating from Messalonskee High School then graduating from the University of Maine Orono with degrees in Physical Education as well as Special Education. He worked for many years at the Oakland Recreation Summer program. Pete began his teaching career as well as football coaching career at SAD #47 (now RSU #18) immediately following graduation. In 2006, Pete fulfilled a lifelong goal of becoming a Phys Ed. teacher in the Winslow School System. Not long after, he became a football coach for the Winslow Black Raiders. In 2021, Pete and his lifelong friend Wes Littlefield, became co-head coaches of the Black Raiders. Pete and Jill (Cole) Bolduc were married on March 27, 1998, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Oakland. Pete and Jill were blessed with two sons, Andrew and Justin, who both had the opportunity to be taught and coached by their father. Following their father, they are both currently students at the University Maine Orono. Pete loved his family, players, students, and communities. Following their passion for community service, Pete and Jill worked several summers at Pine Tree Camp, where Pete made many lifelong friends. Their commitment to helping others, the community, and the betterment of the students Pete taught, will be their legacy for generations to come. Preceding Peter are his parents, his sister Lori Lee and his Father-in-Law Thomas Cole. Pete leaves behind the loves of his life, his wife Jill and his sons Andrew and Justin. Pete is also survived by his mother-in-Law, Kathy Cole; his brothers, Joey and wife Sally and Kevin and wife Kathy; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tammy and Chuck Pullen; as well as several nieces and nephews and their families, who will miss their friend and uncle deeply. It is said that “You Live, You Learn, You Laugh, and You Leave a Legacy”, Pete sure represented this quote. In lieu of flowers an annual scholarship for a Winslow Football Player best representing Pete’s values and pursuing further education will be established. Please send contributions, made payable to Winslow High School to: Coach Peter Bolduc Memorial Scholarship Winslow High School 20 Danielson St Winslow, ME 04901 A graveside service will be held on Saturday December 18, 2021, at Lewis Cemetery, Cottle Road in Oakland Maine beginning at 10 AM. Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. Waterville, please visit www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your memories and condolences.