- Date Of Birth: July 30, 1911
- Date Of Death: July 9, 2013
- State: Maine
Albert Nelson Vining, Jr.
July 30, 1911
July 9, 2013
Falmouth – Albert Nelson Vining, Jr., 101, of Falmouth passed away on July 9, 2013. He was born on July 30, 1911 in Biddeford Pool, Maine, the son of Albert and Helen (Meserve) Vining. He attended Portland schools and at an early age went to work on the Maine Central Railroad as a newsboy.
Albert was an avid golfer at the municipal course in South Portland and at the age of 90 was given a lifetime membership. He was recognized by the State of Maine 125th Legislature on his 100th birthday. Upon his retirement, Albert helped his wife Mary, an award-winning Maine artist, to promote and sell her artwork throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
Albert was predeceased by his wife, Mary and his great-grandson, Alex Glynn. He is survived by his sons Clifford and his wife Anne Vining of Hallowell and Donald and his wife Joan Vining of Gardiner, his grandchildren, Susan Jones, Stacie Goldstein, Robert Vining and Colby Fortune as well as many great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Albert’s motto in life was, “You’ve got to keep moving.
