John O. Bearce's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Augusta, Maine

John O. Bearce

April 5, 1964 - July 6, 2025 (61 years old)

Augusta, Maine

John O. Bearce's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Augusta, Maine

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Gallant Funeral Home Inc

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John O. Bearce

April 5, 1964 - July 6, 2025 (61 years old)

Augusta, Maine

John O. Bearce Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John O. Bearce in Augusta, Maine, born in Waterville, Maine, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on July 6, 2025 at the age of 61, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John O. Bearce to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Orrin Bearce and Doris Bearce (McCafferty); his parents-in-law, Edmund Saucier and Joanne Saucier (Joler); his siblings, Debbie Walsh, Daniel Bearce and Ryan Bearce; and his sisters-in-law, Kate Bearce and Susan Surette (Saucier).

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Bearce (Saucier); his stepson Christopher J. Jacques (Alexis Lint); his siblings, Kathryn Bearce, Paula Katyryniuk (Ron), Jeffrey Bearce (Joanna) and Lisa Mitchell (Steve); his siblings-in-law, Michael Saucier (Paula Craighead), Jon Saucier (Nancy), Daniel Saucier (Brenda), James Saucier (Jean), Peter Saucier, Paul Saucier (Cindy), Sandra Bard (Andrew Heckler) and Cathy Kershner (Dirk); and his close friend Christopher Crowell (Jes). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Notre Dame Catholic Church (116 Silver St, Waterville, ME 04901). A burial was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery (78 Grove St, Waterville, ME 04901).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to MaineGeneral Health – Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care in Augusta, Maine.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gallant Funeral Home Inc



Tue

July 15

Mass of Christian Burial

Notre Dame Catholic Church
116 Silver St, Waterville, ME 04901

Tue

July 15

Burial

St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
78 Grove St, Waterville, ME 04901

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July 9, 2025

Paula Katyryniuk lit a candle

“In loving memory of John O. Bearce, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”


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July 8, 2025

Arlene Fontaine wrote a sympathy message

“Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Arlene (Fontaine) Scarberry”


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