SCARBOROUGH—Larry E. Slade, 81, died after a long illness on March 29, 2018. Larry was born on January 11, 1937, a son of Harry Slade and Elizabeth (Sanford) Curit. He graduated from Westbrook High School and on January 6, 1962, he married Joanne Connor. Larry worked as a salesman for Sid Harvey Industries for 25 years. He was a member of the Portland Elk's Club BPOE where he held various offices, as well as a member of the National Oil Burner's Association and Maine Oil Burner's Association. Larry was a sports enthusiast who fondly cheered on his beloved Red Sox baseball team. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joanne Slade; a brother, Wayne Slade and his wife Arlene of Huntsville, AL; several nieces and nephews; and dear lifetime friends, Bob and Rose Sirois, Andy and Marie Sterns, Betty Young, and the Brassard family in Colchester, VT, thank you all for your support. A special thank you to nephew, Leroy White for his love and support of Larry. A period of visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 4pm to 6pm at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 35 Church St., Westbrook, ME 04092. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11am at the Chapel.