Joseph E. Packard 81 of Waldoboro passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side November10, 2021. He was born September 3, 1940 to Raymond and Alice Wadlin Packard at the family farm in Monroe.
When he was 11 the family moved to Washington where he attended the Hodge School. He graduated from Union High School, Class of 1958.
On June 27, 1959 he married Nancy M. Lewis of Waldoboro. They made their home and raised their 3 children in Union. In 1991 Joe and Nancy built a new home and moved to N. Waldoboro.
Throughout his life he enjoyed, hunting, fishing, gardening and talking about the good old days.
He worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Union Masonic Lodge #31.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 59 years, Nancy and daughter Kathy Hastings, sister Lucille Brown, brothers Bill Packard and Jimmy Packard, brother-in-law Ernie Boudreau, nephews Randy, Raymond and Doug.
He is survived by his son Nathan Packard and partner Jan Costigan, his daughter Marie and husband Wayne Chadwick. 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, sister Natalie Boudreau, son-in-law Paul Hastings, brother-in-law Ricky Lewis, his brothers’ wives Bonnie Packard and Priscilla Packard, nieces Linda, Cindi, Laurie and Kali, nephews Richard and Chris.
At Joe's request there will be no services. The family will remember him privately.
Donations may be made in his name to: Union Masonic Lodge # 31, 149 Sennebec Road, Union, ME 04862
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro, Maine.