He was born in Gardiner on January 27, 1963, a son of John Christie and Mary Rogachoff.
He graduated from Wiscasset High School. He was employed at Bath Iron Works for years, he was a painter second to none and had a knack to solve any problem.
He was a member of the Bath Lodge of Elks and enjoyed playing pool, cribbage and darts. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, which his children have fond childhood memories of those times with him. He mastered his arts and sometimes crafted his own. He was a man of his word and a friend if needed.
He is survived by his children: Megan, Michael, Jessie and her husband Rob, and Eric and his wife Haley. His sister Susan and her husband Shawn, his father John Christie, his mother Mary and her husband Pete Howard, and his grandfather John Rogachoff. His grandchildren: Bailey, Isabelle, Noelle, Oakley and Sophia.
No matter where he was or what he was doing, he spoke about how proud he was of his children. In his own words, “Try to make the best decisions to make yourself happy; remember that a Father’s love is special and is always there and I will always be there for you.”
A celebration of life will be held from 1 PM to 3 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Bath Lodge of Elks, 9 Lambard Street, Bath.
Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.
Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.
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