John Lyman Gatcombe Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Lyman Gatcombe (Waldoboro, Maine), who passed away on March 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lyman Gatcombe to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, John Lyman is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John Lyman's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Crawford and Ella J. Gatcombe (McFarland). He is survived by: his wife Joanne L. Gatcombe (Demchak) of Waldoboro; and his children, Vicki Vadas (Mike) of New Harbor, ME, Robin Babino (Jeff) of Falmouth, ME, Libbie Winslow (John) of Waldoboro, ME, Nicole Wilson (Vince) of Kingsport, TN, Cindy Joseph (Tom) of Morrill, ME, Robert Gatcombe (Charity) of Hubert, NC and John W. Gatcombe (Stephanie) of Waldoboro, ME.. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you volunteer, give to a person in need, or donate to the Medomak Valley Memorial Scholarship in John's name.