Nelson Remick Searway

SEARWAY, Nelson Remick, 71, ASHLAND, September 28, 2011. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland.

ASHLAND – Nelson Remick Searway, born November 19, 1939, in Ashland, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.

He graduated from Ashland High School and attended SMVTI, where he majored in automotive repair. Nelson worked as an oiler and from there, he pursued his career with Ford dealers throughout Southern Maine. He went on to own and operate Searway Ford Sales in Sanford/Springvale, ME.

Nelson was an avid golfer and one of thirteen owners of the Sanford Country Club. With his wife, Eleanor, he invested in real estate in South Portland, ME. During his retirement, his love of horses led him to own Searway Stables and race Harness horses. Nelson was very involved with the community. He was a member of Sanford/Springvale Rotary Club, and supported his children and grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. Nelson enjoyed square dancing, cruises, and spent six months of the year in Florida playing golf, bingo, shuffle board and loved playing cards. He loved sports and was an avid supporter of the New England Professional sports teams.

Nelson is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Eleanor (Hall) Searway; his brother, Albert (Bub) Searway; sisters: Marjorie Grey and Janis MacDonald; sons: Mark of Scarborough, and Rick and wife, Maureen of Humble, TX; daughters: Laura Searway and Julia Mullen of South Portland, and Sharon Kirkpatrick and husband, Robert of Westbrook, ME; twelve grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Ada Searway; brother, Hazen Searway; sister, Barbara Sahlin; and grandson, Cody Searway.

There were no visiting hours, a memorial service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, a reception followed at the E. Hobbs Hospitality Center. In lieu of flowers, please do something nice for family or friends.