Rodney R. Spear Obituary (1980 - 2021)

SIDNEY—Rodney R. Spear, 41 of Sidney, died peacefully the morning of March 10, 2021. He was born in Augusta February 18, 1980 the son of Mark Spear and Beth Chapman (Kelley) Rodney was a graduate from Monmouth Academy class of 2000. Rodney went on to proudly serve two tours in the Coast Guard from 2000-2004 as well as 2006 to 2010, reaching the rank of Gunners Mate Second Class. Whatever Rodney did, he excelled. Rodney loved water sports and he was an athletic water skier who could cut across the boat’s wake with incredible speed and grace. On a snowmobile, he was a daredevil who got every ounce of speed out of his sled and would jump snowbanks like a snow-cross racer. Whether on the water or on the snow, a day with Rodney was a day filled with adventure and fun. Wherever Rodney’s adventures took him, he established and continued amazing friendships, brother and sisterhoods that have lasted a lifetime. Rodney’s continuous love for all things outside, being on the water and especially things that go fast and make noise led him to work in a few local boat shops before climbing the ladder fast at BIW. After taking Cancer full on in 2017 he remained steadfast at his job for another year, even though his body had other ideas. Rodney never let a challenge stop him when it came to work, having fun, living life and loving people. So he decided to live his dream and become a first time small business owner and started RentMe Recreation. Where he got to play on the water and continue to work hard at having fun while, still enjoying the time he had with his family and friends. Rodney always made moments count and he wanted to share that as much as possible with everyone, especially his son Oliver. We are all forever changed by Our Warrior. Rodney is survived by his fiancé, Jillian Tilton; his son, Oliver Spear; his stepsons, Thomas & Cooper LaPlante; his father, Mark Spear and his fiancée Susan Brochu of Readfield; his mother, Beth Kelley and her husband Alan of West Gardiner; his sister, Brooke Quirion and her husband Jesse of West Gardiner; step sister Tori Ladd and her husband Jason of Readfield; his grandparents Richard and Kathleen Chapman of West Gardiner and his loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Niches May 6, 2021 at 10 am. Following the guidelines of the State of Maine and the CDC, social distancing and masks will be required. Arrangements are in the car of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street Augusta. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com