Dale Francis Quinn Obituary (1944

WEST GARDINER ~ Dale Francis Quinn, 73 passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Oak Grove Living Center in Waterville, from an extended illness. He was born May 21, 1944 at Augusta General Hospital, the son of Leo and Marjorie (Rich) Quinn, of Hallowell. Dale attended Hallowell and Farmingdale schools graduating from the Old Hallowell High School in 1962. He attended Higgins Classical Institute for a year before entering St. Anselm's College for 3 years. He transferred to Graham Junior College and graduated in 1969 from the College of Broadcasting. He married Leslie Ann Paulson in 1969 and went on to have two fabulous children, Jayson Matthew in 1973 and Jayme Maura in 1977. His biggest delights in life were his children, watching the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, and music. Dale worked at WLAM from 1969-1973, then went to work for WABK in 1973, where he worked for a number of years. While working at WABK he helped start the 'Love Fund' that is still being done at Christmas and received an award of appreciation for his efforts raising money for the Ronald McDonald House. He was very active in the community and coached peewee basketball, baseball, and softball for his children's teams. Dale was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Marjorie Quinn; nephew, Ryan Quinn, and a number of aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Leslie (Paulson) Quinn; son, Jayson Quinn and wife Tonya of Orlando, FL; daughter, Jayme Quinn of West Gardiner; a brother, James Quinn, and wife Sue, of Farmingdale; two sisters, Elaine and Kathleen Quinn, of Farmingdale; nephew, Lance Quinn and wife Sarah, and their children Lauren and Jack of Randolph; special cousin, Sharon Seebart and husband Sam, of Indio, CA; and several other cousins here in ME, NV, and OR. At Dale's request, there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will occur in Hallowell Cemetery, on July 28, 2018 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dale’s memory, to the Hall-Dale High School Guidance Office C/O Leo F. Quinn's scholarship, 97 Maple Street, Farmingdale, Maine 04344. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church Street, Augusta. Where memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com