GARDINER-Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Theodore Allen Purington Sr., best known as Pappy and Rooster, passed peacefully Wednesday morning December 13th surrounded by his family at The Maine General Medical Center in Augusta after complications from surgery.
Theodore married his high school sweetheart Judith Hutchings in 1957, and they had five children: Theodore, William, James, Thomas, and Theresa. Together, Ted and his wife started Maine Drilling and Blasting in 1966. Ted said, “I think I had more courage than brains.” He was a risk taker and never afraid of a challenge, developing the company with his strong work ethic. Most of his early business was started and sealed with a solid handshake. He said, “I’ve always believed in hard work and honesty. Do what you say you’ll do and do better than that.”
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a tax deductible donation to this dedicated education fund for aspiring contractors:
In Memory of Ted Purington Sr.
c/o AGC of Maine Education Foundation
188 Whitten Road
Augusta, ME 04330
*Matching of donations will be made by Maine Drilling & Blasting.
Please read the complete obituary here. https://staplesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/theodore-purington-sr
