Theodore A. Searles (Teddy, Ted), of Coles Hill Road, passed away at his home peacefully with family by his side.
Born Oct. 8, 1941, to Theodore W. and Natalie Perkins-Searles. His mother was in the hospital giving birth to him while his soon-to-be dad and brothers were moving them into the home that his dad and mom had just bought. Ted was a lifetime resident of Coles Hill Road in Wells Branch for 81 years. Ted was a hardworking man at many different jobs and trades. He had to be doing something all the time, fixing vehicles, plumbing, working on tractors, lawn mowers and pretty much anything he could find to do.
He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. Sometimes just hanging out in his garage kicking back a few.
His favorite place was his camp up Maine. He would spend weeks in the summer and then back in the fall for hunting. He loved being outside; cooking especially. So many projects for him to do there. Dad, you and Bert will forever live there in spirit.
Ted is predeceased by his parents, his wife Roberta and his daughter Kristina.
Ted is survived by his brother, Joe Searles and his wife, Linda, of Wells; daughter, Lori, and husband, David Edgerly, of Wells; two grandsons, Benjamin Edgerly, of Sanford, and Averey DeVoe, of Florida; great-granddaughter, Kristin Edgerly, of South Carolina; niece, Dawn Downer, and nephew, Dale Searles, and their families; stepson, Rick Wentworth, and his family.
There are not enough words and thank-yous for all that dad’s girlfriend, Daryiln Davis, has done these past months. Putting her life on hold, she has been right by his side until the end. You are such an angel to us. Thank you for everything.
A celebration of Ted’s life will be held at his home on Coles Hill Road, April 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. Bring your stories and we will share a cheer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wells Branch Fire Association Fire Museum, 257 Clark Road, Wells, ME 04090. Arrangements entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences may be expressed at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com.
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