ROCKLAND — Maitland D. Pine, 81, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2026, in the loving arms of his devoted wife and surrounded by his three beloved cats.

He was born October 23, 1944, in Eastport, Maine, the son of Decosta and Vera (Lambert) Pine. He spent his early childhood in Deer Island, New Brunswick, Canada, before moving back to the United States as a young boy, where he attended and graduated from high school.

Following high school, Maitland enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country in Vietnam and other operations.

Throughout his working life, Maitland was a hard worker who wore many hats. He began in home construction, later moving on to lobster fishing, before owning his own auto detailing business for more than 23 years.

Friendly and social by nature, Maitland was a life member of the Rockland Lodge of Elks and the American Legion.

In his own words near the end of his life, Maitland expressed his deep and lasting gratitude to all the special friends who stopped by to visit, chat, and show him love and support, (you know who you are).

Maitland is survived by his wife, Nola Pine; his daughter, Ainslee York and her husband James; his grandchildren, Josie and Sid York, all of Rockland; his brother, Vincent Pine of Deer Island, NB Canada; his sister, Vivian Kennedy of Clinton, Connecticut and her family; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, a large extended family and many dear friends.

An informal gathering to honor Maitland’s memory will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., with Military Honors presented at 5 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Pope Memorial Humane Society, the Sherman Fund, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.

To share a memory or condolence with Maitland’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.