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William J. Rines Sr.
1954 – 2016
MONMOUTH — William J. Rines Sr., 62, a resident Monmouth, died Saturday, Dec. 10, at home.
He was born Oct. 16, 1954, in Lewiston, the son of Walter Rines and Bernadine Brayley. William was educated in Greene and Monmouth schools.
On July 4, 1972, he married Kathleen Coulombe of Sabattus.
William worked as head of maintenance at Pure-Stat Engineered Technologies in Lewiston. He enjoyed fishing and working on small engines, be it go-carts, ATVs or motorcycles, which he also loved to ride. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially taking them to the Vestry in Monmouth once a week, to Hobbit Land or going for ice cream.
He is survived by two sons, William Rines Jr. and his companion, Kim Dupuis, of Sabattus, and Shane M. Rines of Monmouth; his daughter, Jelina Marie Rines and her companion, Kevin Gagnon, of Greene; 10 grandchildren, Briana Rines, Dylan Rines, Vallerie Moore, Cierra Moore, Jaydynrose Gagnon, Brenna Moore, Rannon Henry, Chloe Rines, Shane Rines Jr. and Spencer Rines; his brother, Timothy Rines of Hebron; his four sisters, Priscilla Maxium and her husband, Ronald, of Greene, Fern Davis and her, husband, James, of Sabattus, Roberta Peters and her, husband, Paul, of Mt. Vernon, and June Bubier of Greene; and several nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond.
He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen A. Rines in 2008.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
