Dennis Nelson

Witham

Dennis N. Witham SR. peacefully went home to the Lord on November 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dog Harley.  Dennis fought a courageous battle with kidney disease.

Dennis was born on June 1, 1946, to the late Audrey and Irving Witham of Fairfield, Maine. Dennis attended Lawrence High School, graduating in 1965.

Dennis married the love of his life, Laura Roy, on November 13, 1965. Shortly after his marriage to Laura, he was called to duty where he served in the Navy for 2 years. During his time in the Navy, he was on the USS Stickell as a boiler tender, and also becoming a shellback. On January 11,1969, Dennis was honorably discharged, followed by 2 years of Reserves.

Throughout his earlier years after discharge, Dennis worked various jobs including Sampsons in Fairfield. Dennis later followed his late father’s path and was employed for many years at Keyes Fiber Papermill in Fairfield. Dennis later went on to work at Statler Tissue in Augusta. After the closing of Statler Tissue, Dennis went to school at UMA for substance abuse counseling. He was then employed at Seton Hospital on the detox and rehab floor, before retiring.

Dennis was known by many for his words of wisdom, help and encouragement; helping numerous people along the way. He was also known for his wit, laughter, pranks and he loved to make people laugh.

Dennis was a proud friend of Bill W. and on October 17, 2026, proudly celebrated 50 years of sobriety.

Together Dennis and his wife, Laura, raised four beautiful children, Dennis Jr., Bryan, Angela and Jessica. He was a very proud grand-pa to his three beautiful grandchildren that were his pride and joy; Taylor, Riley and Hunter.

Dennis enjoyed many outdoor activities and was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He and Laura enjoyed many summers camping at seasonal sites throughout Maine. Together they enjoyed four-wheeling, driving on backroads and site seeing.

Dennis enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with his grandchildren and telling stories of the olden days.

Dennis had a great sense of humor that he carried with him right to the end; always making his family and wide circle of friends laugh.

He enjoyed going to many short track races and when he could no longer go, he avidly watched them on the television.

Dennis was predeceased by his father Irving; mother Audrey and his sister Priscila, whom he spoke of often. He was also predeceased by a very special friend Denny M, whom he adored immensely.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Laura of 61 years; his two sons Dennis of Winslow and Bryan of Boston; his two daughters Angela and her husband Shawn of Palmyra and Jessica and her fiancé Max of Winslow.; his two grand-daughters Taylor of Winslow and Riley of Benton; and his grandson Hunter of Benton; several nieces, nephews and many cousins; and his dog Harley.