LIMERICK — Dwayne Estaban Skinner Jr., 42, passed away on Feb. 22, 2014, after a two-year struggle with cancer at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford.

He was born in Manhattan, N.Y. on Jan. 28, 1972, a son of the late Dwayne Skinner Sr. and Dorothy Cooper, and graduated from schools in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Most recently, Dwayne was employed as a chef manager at the Biddeford-Saco Country Club.

Dwayne enjoyed cooking, and playing bingo, poker and Monopoly. He was also a New York Yankees fan and enjoyed WWE wrestling.

He is survived by: his beloved wife, Karri (Chute) Skinner; daughters, Jocelyn Lewis of Connecticut, Mia Skinner and Shayla Skinner, both of Portland; stepchildren, Quientan Harris, Jada Harris and Renisha Harris, all of Limerick; brothers, “Mac” Cooper and “Coop” Cooper; sister, Neve Cooper; adopted siblings, Derek and Ebony; and a niece, Kye.

He was also expecting a grandson, Jaceon.

A private celebration of life for Dwayne will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton. www.dcpate.com.



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