Yarmouth – Chad Mathew Meier, 36, of Yarmouth, died Saturday September 3, 2011 of injuries from an automobile accident. He was born on January 4, 1975 in Portland, ME a son of Mary (Grant) and William Meier. He was educated in Yarmouth and Lakeland, FL schools. As a youngster Chad excelled at drawing and applied that talent as an adult in his carpentry skills and craftsmanship. Over the years Chad worked as a carpenter for his father and a number of Cumberland County contractors.
Chad will be remembered as a simple man who took pleasure in the smaller things of life, be it a couple of whoopee pies from his father or watching the sunrise off Little John Island with a cup of coffee and his dog, Anna. Summers on Swan’s Island held a very special place in Chad’s memory. He also enjoyed camping in the woods in Raymond and he will be missed for the good times that were had around the campfire.
Chad will be remembered for his big heart and his willingness to do right and do good for anyone who needed help. Chad faced many challenges in his life, was making progress and he truly had a great love of others that was unconditional.
Chad is survived by his mother, Mary Mitchell and her husband Mitch of Cartersville, GA; his father, Bill Meier and his wife Colleen of Yarmouth; his brothers: JC Mitchell and his wife Karissa; Todd Meier and his wife Jen; Allen Meier and his wife Heather; his sister, Stephanie Jenness and her husband Dan; his grandfather, Ernest Grant of Scarborough and Chad will be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Chad was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Chelsea Brooke Meier.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday September 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 346 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Chad’s life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with his family.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Chad’s memory to: Animal Refuge league, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098 or Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011-2201
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