Theodore Wood

Ted "Tito" leaves behind a legacy of stories that will forever be held in the hearts of those who knew & loved him. Keeping his memory alive for years to come as the stories continue to be shared.

Born November 3, 1930 in Athens, Maine to parents Fred & Bernice Wood, Ted attended local schools & developed a love for the outdoors. He enlisted in the Army in November of 1948 & began his career as an Engineer at the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. Ted was honorably discharged as a Sergeant & returned home to Maine in August of 1952. While raising his family Ted worked many odd jobs & put his love for the outdoors to work by becoming a registered Maine State Guide. He was a long time member of the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Club & eventually made a career out of working at the local shoe shops retiring from Dexter Shoe in March of 1996.

Throughout his life Ted made it a point to live his days to the fullest. Many years of hunting, fishing & camping with friends & family. Anyone who knew him could feel his passion for fun & laughter. You may not have had the same quick whittednes, sense of humor or enjoyed having a drink in your hand as much as he did, but that didn't matter to Ted. He always accepted people for who they were.

Ted was predeceased by his parents Fred & Bernice Wood; sister Florence Wood; brother Dick Wood & wife Lorraine; in-laws Alfred & Marie Bowman; brother-in-laws Niles, Wayne & Gary Bowman; daughter Laurie Marie Wood; granddaughter Amy Cardwell & dear friends Donald Bowman, Sr. & Bob & Thelma Jewell.

Surviving family members include his wife Linda Wood of Skowhegan, Maine; daughter Mary Wills, grandson-in-law Sam Cardwell, great grandchildren Naomi, Isabella & Caleb Cardwell of Warrenton, Virginia; grandson Michael & wife Theresa Wills, great grandchildren Evan & Josephine of Fairfax, Virginia; daughter Alison Salley & husband Brian, grandson Ben Salley, wife Olivia & great granddaughter Eleanor, grandsons Spencer & Gary Salley of Smithfield, Maine; sister-in-law Linda Bowman of Norridgewock, Maine and several cousins, nieces & nephews.

The list of friends & family is extensive, but a special thanks is given to: David Blodgett, Sr., Jay Libby, Sandra White, Ken Ketchum, Janie Libby, Sharon Veilleux, Mark Blanchet, Brian Annis, Nyla York & Bill & Marlene Jewell.

By request of Ted & Linda, there will be no funeral services. Please gather with your family & friends, share memories & raise a glass in memory of Ted. He will be sitting in his treestand in heaven, sipping on Wild Turkey right along with you.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to:

Skowhegan Football Boosters

95 James Road

Cornville, ME 04976