Ronald Pierce Doak

Ronald Pierce Doak, 91, of Scarborough, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2025, with his beloved wife of 68 years, Elizabeth (Toner) Doak, by his side. Born in New Sweden, Maine, on June 25, 1933, to Ervin and Mary (Pierce) Doak. Ron grew up in Fort Fairfield before settling in Westbrook, where he lived from 1974 to 2014. He and Betty then moved to Scarborough, where he continued to share his kindness, humor, and unwavering determination with those around him. Ron served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955, then went to work for AT&T. He retired in 1988 and became a business owner, running Longfellow Laundromat and later Elm Street Dry Cleaners. A dedicated community member, he was involved with the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club. He was King Lion in both Fort Fairfield and Westbrook. Ron also spent several years on the Westbrook Public Safety Committee. A man who never shied away from a challenge, Ron had an unstoppable spirit. He believed in perseverance and encouraged others to never give up. Not even a blizzard could keep him from getting to work. On one particularly stormy morning, when the roads were empty, a police officer flagged him down–not to stop him, but to get help getting unstuck. After Ron assisted, the officer decided the safest course of action was to follow him through the hazardous streets. Ron’s love of cars was well known in the family, a passion sparked by his time working in his father’s garage in Fort Fairfield. He could name the year, make, and model of nearly any car on the road–the older the better–and considered Sunday trips to closed dealerships a perfectly good family outing. At home, there was often a well-worn deck of cards to be nearby for a game of 45 or Spades. And he was not known to pass up a good lobster roll. Above all, Ron will be remembered for his kindness, positivity, and unwavering support for those around him. He is predeceased by both parents, brother Richard Doak, and daughter-in-law Janice Iati Doak. He is survived by his siblings: Ervin of Halifax, NS; Thomas (Elaine) of Ellington, CT; and Marla Stevenson of Lebanon, TN. He is also survived by his wife Betty, and their six children: Brian (Jane) of Owego, NY; Valerie Wunderlich (Philip) of Waterville, ME; Barbara (Laura) of Ashford, CT; Robert (Robin) of Freeport, ME; Gerard of Fairport, NY; and Paul (Amy) of Bothell, WA. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Visiting Hours will be held Friday, March 7, from 5pm to 7pm at Westbrook Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee 35 Church Street Westbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 8, at 11am at St. Hyacinth (St Anthony’s) Church, 268 Brown St, Westbrook, a reception to follow in the Church Hall on the lower level. To express condolences please visit Dolby Blais Segee In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald's memory may be made directly to Hospice of Southern Maine

Ronald Pierce Doak

June 25, 1933 - March 1, 2025

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