Thaddeus A. Cochran Obituary (1961 - 2012)

WINTHROP -- Thaddeus A. 'Thad' Cochran, 50, of Soper Road, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Heritage Manor. He was born in Augusta on Oct. 18, 1961, the son of Newton and Hilda (Towery) Cochran. Thad graduated from Winthrop High School, class of 1981, where he played football. He had worked for several companies throughout the years, including Sea Way Boats in Winthrop, Fiberglass Products in Lewiston, Dumont Industries in Monmouth and later for Sports Fields, also in Monmouth. Thad enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, camping and going to Grateful Dead concerts. He was predeceased by his father, Newton Cochran. He is survived by his mother, Hilda Cochran, of Winthrop; three brothers, Lee-Owen Cochran of Winthrop, Alonzo Cochran and his wife, Michelle, of Westborough, Mass., and Greg Timberlake, of Alabama; two sisters, Janice Croteau and her husband, Leroy, of Chesterville, and Tonya Gage and her companion, Bud, of Carthage; two nieces, Cassidy and Theresa, and two nephews, Chris and Max. He is also survived by a life-long friend, George Palmer; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his dog, B.B. Visiting will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon to 2 p.m., at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Glenside Cemetery, Winthrop. Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com