SACO — Linwood C. Davis, 79, of Saco, passed away on July 20, 2015, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by his family.
Linwood was born on September 19, 1935, in Waterboro, a son of John and Florence (Linscott) Davis. He was a graduate of Thornton Academy, Class of 1954, where he lettered in football and baseball and he excelled in pitching.
He retired in 1996 from Saco Defense in Saco as a quality control engineer after 40 years.
Linwood was a member of the Biddeford & Saco Elks, the Saco Pathfinder’s Snowmobile Club, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and a member of Maremont Foreman’s Club. He coached his son’s little league team, enjoyed many different sports and being with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: two brothers; and two sisters.
Linwood is survived by his wife of 57 years, Justine (Cote) Davis of Saco; by his son, Corey Davis and his partner, Chris Gero of Arlington, Massachusetts; and by his daughter, Gia McGahey and her husband Lannie of Saco; as well as his grandson, Travis McGahey of New York.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
To sign the online guestbook or to send a condolence to the family should visit. www.cotefuneralhome.com.
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