Amero, Randall D., 64, January 20, 2013. Interment to be held in the spring.
HOULTON – Randall Duane Amero, age 64, passed away at Houlton Regional Hospital in the arms of his loving wife of 44 years, following a massive heart attack January 20, 2013. He was called Randy by most of his family and friends.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener who loved the outdoors. He loved working with his tractor and sawmill. His varied careers included service in the Navy, masonry, carpentry, computer consultant, teacher of adult ed and high school and many years of a True Value Hardware and Associated Grocery store owner.
Randy was born January 31, 1948 in Danforth, son of Dennis and Priscilla (Winters) Amero. He graduated from East Grand High School, class of 1966 and from the University of Maine at Orono, class of 1973. He was the recipient of the Presidential Citation for his service in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife Christine (Estabrook) Amero, whom he married on April 13, 1968. He is also survived by their daughters, Megan Amero of Gardiner, and Tasha Amero of Bangor; their grandson, Payson Bowker of Bangor; his sister, Pamela, her husband, William Hamilton, and their children, Cameron and Alaina; his uncle Alton Amero of Old Town; his aunt Dianne (Winters) Miller of Florida; and many cousins.
Randy wished to be cremated. Interment will be in the spring.
