WALDOBORO — Joshua Jade Weston, 34, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 21, 2017, at his residence in Waldoboro.

Joshua was born on June 17, 1982; his parents are Joseph S. Weston and Elaine York. Josh grew up in Union, attending Union Elementary School and D. R. Gaul Middle School. Josh had many fond memories of his years in the Union Schools where he was awarded for his strengths in academics, sports and community support. He also attended Medomak Valley and Camden High schools. In school he was very active in sports, excelling in basketball. He was very clever and charming and most popular in school. Josh was a member of Boy Scouts and he loved camping and fishing.

Joshua was a construction laborer in the Rockland/Waldoboro area.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Gerald and Marie Weston; and his maternal grandparents, Lee and Julia York.

Joshua is survived by his mother, Elaine York of Benton; his father, Joseph Weston and his wife, Beverly, of Cushing; his son, Jacob Weston of Chicago, Ill.; his daughter, Grace Weston of Union; and his son, Cole Weston of Union; his brother, Luke Weston and his companion, Nicole Libby, of Waldoboro; his sisters, Angel Haycock of Auburn, Sonya Thiboutot of Boothbay, Bobbi Jo McFarland of Waldoboro, and Cheryl Stackpole and her husband, Scott, of Cushing; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Should friends desire, contributions in Josh's memory may be made to Teen Challenge of New England, 11 Hudson Lane, Winthrop, ME 04364.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Celebration of Life Family Church on Route 90 in Rockport, with Jake Barbour and Sister Nancy Pais officiating.

Hall's of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements.