CARIBOU - Jeffery Andrew “Duff” Monteith, 64, died peacefully in Caribou on August 13, 2015 after a sudden and brief battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Caribou, November 30, 1950, the son of Bill and Elizabeth (Currier) Monteith. He graduated from Caribou High School in 1970. He served as an Army specialist in Vietnam. He married Doreen Cade, in 1978. After moving to Texas, Jeff began working for J.B. Sandlin Homes as a builder. Over 37 years, the couple welcomed 4 children into their home and countless other “adopted kids”. He brought his family home to Caribou in 1996. His children remember him as a kind, gentle, patient, and loving father who always had something wise to say. Jeff was accomplished at construction and building and often helped others. He was a generous and dedicated man who loved Maine and was passionate about fishing and the outdoors. Jeff is survived by his wife Doreen; children Zachery, Lacy, Benjamin and Kelli; Grandchildren Andrew and Ellie; Soon to be born Grandson Sawyer Jeffery Monteith; Siblings Waydette Poitras, Loyce Warner, Roberta Pagano, and Nelson Monteith; Lifelong friends Joe McDougal and Dave Peterson. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Monteith of Caribou. Graveside services will be held 1:00pm Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Lombard Road, Caribou. All who loved and were loved by Jeff are welcome to attend and celebrate his life. The family will hold a private reception following the service. Flowers and Condolences can be sent to Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou. The family would like to thank Cary Medical Center, West Roxbury and Brockton VA hospitals, and the Fisher House Foundation for their dedication to their father’s care and their support of the family.
To order
memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jeffery Andrew Monteith, please visit our
flower store.