THOMASTON — Bentley Mack Watts, 93 of Thomaston, passed away on the afternoon of November 5, 2026 at the PenBay Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Thomaston on August 29, 1933, he was the son of Robert Sr. and Mildred Watts.

Bentley grew up in Thomaston where he worked on the family farm and attended local schools. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Private 1st Class in Korea. Upon his honorable discharge, he came back to work on the family farm. He later went to work at Newbert & Wallace Boat Yard, and eventually to Art Henry Crane Service, where he ultimately retired from.

Bentley could often be found puttering around his house, whether it was painting or fixing things, he could do it all. He enjoyed going to the fairs and loved to watch the horse pulling events. He was also an avid fan of the Boston Celtics for most of his life.

Besides his parents, Bentley was predeceased by his beloved wife, Faith Norwood Watts; two sisters, Willimenna Watts and Ida Lindsey; a brother, Robert Watts, Jr.; son-in-law, Ray Sleeper; and daughter-in-law, Vicki Colson Watts.

He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Sleeper; son, Timothy Watts; sister Annie Thorndike; grandchildren, Jessica Baum and her husband Tucker, Cyrus Sleeper and his partner Miranda Levesque, Timothy Watts, Jr. and his wife Andi, Nicole Watts and her partner Tim Fogg, Shannon Watts and her partner Keith Mann, Jenifer Watts and her partner Chris Mills, and Shamus Watts and his wife Sophie Watts; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; his lifelong friend, Ronnie Libby; and his exceptional neighbor and friend, John Young.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the Village Cemetery in Thomaston. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 350, Westbrook, ME 04098.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.