Alfred M. Joseph Obituary (1933 - 2017)

On Sunday, February 19, 2017 Waterville lost a longtime resident and a native son. Alfred Maroon Joseph died unexpectedly in his home of over 45 years. Alfred was the 10th child of 10 children born on March 23, 1933, to Lebanese parents, Maroon and Annie(Rumya) Joseph. He grew up in and attended Waterville schools, graduating from Waterville High in 1950. He then attended Colby College and graduated in the class of 1954. While attending the college, he met and married the love of his life, Ruth (Crocker) Joseph. Together they raised 4 children and traveled worldwide, next he served two years in the U.S. Army, doing a 12 month tour in Korea. Upon returning to Waterville, he joined C. F. Hathaway Shirt Co. in their management training program. He held various positions in the company, from working on the floor to plant manager over his 38 years with Hathaway. He retired from the company as Vice President of Quality Control and Contracts. Alfred was a member to the St. Joseph's Maronite Church community. He regularly attended weekly mass and participated in events at the church. His children were all communicants at St. Joseph's. The church was a major influence in his life. A dedicated Colby alum, Alfred attended as many sporting events he could and with developing technologies learned to stream those games he couldn't attend. Ruth and Alfred attended every alumni weekend. Alfred was an avid golfer. He was a member of Waterville Country Club for 62 years. He spent two terms as president of the Club. At least two days a week, he could be seen playing with his longtime friend and golf partner David Burbank for a 50 cent wager. And last summer the pair was honored with being members of the 80/20 club, over 80 years old and 20 year members. Alfred leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Ruth and 4 grown children, son, Duke Joseph and wife Lyn Joseph, of San Antonio, TX, daughter, Sue Dunn and husband Bob White of Bartlett, NH and her daughters Lauren and Caitlin; son, Christopher Joseph, and wife, Frieda Joseph of Kennebunk and their children Lee, Sam and Sophie, son, Jonathan of Waterville.; brother Paul M. Joseph for Norwood, MA.; sister-in-law, Leone Donovan of Waterville. He is predeceased by his parents Maroon, and Annie, as well as brothers and sisters, Joseph M. Joseph, Edward M. Joseph, Lena Joseph Khoury, George M. Joseph, John M. Joseph, Elias M. Joseph, Peter M. Joseph and Mary Castleman, and his mother-in-law, Ruth Donovan. Family and Friends may visit from 4 to 7 pm, Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. The Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated at 11 AM, Friday, February 24, 2017 at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Front Street, Waterville with Rev. Larry Jensen, celebrant. Burial will take place in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Endowment Fund, 3 Appleton Street, Waterville, Maine 04901