WALDOBORO — Jeffrey W. Pinkham, 53, died April 24, 2015 at Pinkham's Auto Repair and Tires in Waldoboro as a result of a fire. Jeff was born April 9, 1962, in Waldoboro to Wayne and Arlene Mansfield Pinkham.

Jeff grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Medomak Valley High School in the Class of 1980. He graduated from S.M.V.T.I. in 1982.

Jeff worked alongside his dad, Wayne Pinkham, for many years at the Corner Exxon Station in Waldoboro. After Wayne retired, Jeff purchased the business and renamed it Pinkham's Auto Repair and Tires. Jeff was well known throughout Lincoln County for providing quality work and had a loyal following of satisfied customers.

Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, family camping trips, being a grandfather and spending summers on Duck Puddle Pond. He was well known as a hard working family man who would assist anyone who needed help. He was very fond of his faithful dog companion, Boomer. He will be sadly missed by his family, and the community of Waldoboro, where he lived all of his life.

He was predeceased by his sister, Laurie Ann Pinkham; his maternal grandparents, Evelyn and Parker Burnett; his paternal grandparents, Ervin and Barbara Pinkham; and his aunts, Donna Thomas and Betty Fuller.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Lynda Bourret Pinkham of Waldoboro; his parents, Wayne and Arlene Pinkham of Waldoboro and Lakeland, Fla.; his daughters, Bethany Pinkham of Lubec, Jessica Bellows and her husband, David, of South Thomaston, and Kathryn Emery and her husband, Anthony, of Liberty; his son, Cpl. Andrew Pinkham and his wife, Sarah, of Iwakuni, Japan; his sisters, Debora Richardson and her husband, Charles, of Hope, and Karen Jewett and her partner, George Sodergren, of Jefferson; his granddaughter, Eliana Bellows of South Thomaston; his aunt, Sally Keene of Nashua, N.H.; his uncle, Wayne Keene of Jefferson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends that were a big part of his life.

All are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation Friday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hall's of Waldoboro, 949 Main St. in Waldoboro. A service to celebrate Jeff's life will be held Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m at First Baptist Church, 71 Grace Ave. in Waldoboro. The Rev. Jon Vermilion will officiate. Burial will follow in Brookland Cemetery in Waldoboro. A potluck reception will be held Saturday, May 9 at 4 p.m. at the Waldoboro VFW Hall at 50 Mill St.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeff's memory may be made to the Jeff Pinkham Memorial Fund (college fund for his beloved grandchildren), c/o Camden National Bank, 1768 Atlantic Hwy., Waldoboro, ME 04572.

You can share condolences with the family by visiting www.hallfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall's of Waldoboro, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.