Longtime Buxton Constable
HOLLIS & BUXTON- Norman A. McConihe, 73, of Hollis Center, passed away on Friday September 23rd, 2016. He remained strong to the very end.
Norman was born on March 15, 1943 to the late Albion and Evelyn Benton McConihe. An only child, he was raised in the Clarks Mills area of Hollis. He was an angel, according to his mother. There were definitely horns holding up his halo, though, based on the wild stories of his youth.
As the years went by, Norman went from an only child to the patriarch of a blended family that included the love of his life, Amanda, their five children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Norman began working at an early age, painting houses with his father. Over the years, he wore many hats, most notably as the constable of Buxton and later, as a self-employed logger. As constable, Norman impressed many with his generosity and second chances. As a logger, Norman enjoyed the freedom of self-employment along with the beauty of nature. His firewood customers looked forward to his yearly business cards, which included the annual schedule of Maine's agricultural fairs.
Norman and Amanda loved to visit these fairs, especially Fryeburg and Blue Hill. Over coffee and sausage sandwiches, surrounded by in-laws and outlaws alike, many a tall tale was told and retold. There were enough shenanigans to keep the stories going for years, as Norman especially loved a good prank.
"Stormin' Norman" or "Skeet" as some folks called him, is survived by his wife of 31 years, Amanda (Shepard) McConihe, two sons - Michael McConihe and his wife Lisa, and Scott McConihe and his wife Caroline - and three daughters - Norma Blood, Erin Marston and her husband Jimmy, and Jennie Thibodeau. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, many cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews, as well as a host of life-long friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6-8 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1 PM. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, West Road, in South Waterboro. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Norman's memory to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, Maine 04037