Milton L. "Moe" Maines, 87, of Versailles passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. He was born September 11, 1929 in Sheridan, the son of the late Leon and Mildred (Cole) Maines.
On June 25, 1948, he married the former Evelyn M. Sprague, who predeceased him on March 15, 2011.
Mr. Maines owned and operated Maines Produce in Versailles for 54 years. He also was employed at Gowanda Psychiatric Center as a Powerhouse operator until his retirement.
He was a past Chief and member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Maines is survived by two sons, Richard Maines and David (Jean) Maines, both of Versailles; two daughters, Ginny Seeley and Wendy Maines, both of Versailles; two granddaughters, Kimberly Steklasa and Eilis Meehan; and 10 grandsons, Joel Jr. and Jeremy Neu, Mike, Steve, David, Scott and Mark Maines, Dan Seeley and James Jr. and Dillon Meehan. Also surviving is a sister, Wilma Smith of Brocton; a brother-in-law, Lynn Varney of Perrysburg; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his loving wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Neu; two sisters, Marge Varney and Ethel Smith; and a great-grandchild, Colton.
Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 East Main Street in Gowanda on Monday, November 28 from 7-9 pm and on Tuesday, November 29 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30 at 11 am from the funeral home. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department.
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