Blaine Brian Woodbury, 60, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 26, 2014. He was born April 26, 1954, in Bangor, the son of Blaine and Nellie (Jackson) Woodbury.

Brian graduated from Belfast Area High School in 1972. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1974 from the Forestry Department.

On Feb. 4, 1976, he married the love of his life, Cheryl Thibodeau. They built their home and raised their family in Morrill. He worked at the University of Maine for approximately two years as a technician in the Forestry Department. His love of the outdoors and forestry brought him to the Maine Forest Service, where he worked as a forest ranger in Canada Falls and in Union. He also enjoyed teaching agriculture at Waldo County Technical Institute. He was later able to combine his love of the outdoors and his love of agriculture in a 23-year career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a conservationist, retiring in 2011. While building his career he continued to be a devoted farmer, and alongside his father and his wife on the family dairy farm in Morrill.

He was a member of the Quantabacook Lodge in Searsmont.

He was also a member of the Morrill Baptist Church and had a strong, personal faith in God.

In his retirement, Brian enjoyed time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. And on the day he passed he had just spent lunch teasing his grandchildren and playing his guitar for them. He was an impressive, self-taught, musician, being able to play almost any instrument; his favorite being the guitar, especially playing with friends and family. He continued to enjoy his love of the outdoors. This past year he worked very hard to become healthy so that he could comfortably enjoy outside and work the land. He loved working in the woods with his son, James, of whom he was so proud.

Brian was a very intelligent and witty man. Due to his vast knowledge on so many topics and his helpful nature, Brian was the "go-to guy" for help and advice on almost any project. He was an incredible storyteller, always drawing people in to hear his humorous recounts that always included his infectious laugh. This past Christmas Day was no different. Brian had his family around him at the dinner table in laughter recalling a recent story. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Cheryl Woodbury; his son, James Woodbury and his wife, Jamie, of Morrill; his cherished grandchildren, Owen, Oralee and Opal Woodbury; his mother, Nellie Woodbury of Morrill; his brother, Kerry Woodbury and his wife, Pat, of Dedham; his sister-in-law, Faith Woodbury of Manheim, Pa.; his father- and mother-in-law, Ray and Rose Thibodeau of Bradley; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Steve and Dale Thibodeau of Bangor, Bruce and Lynne Thibodeau of New Hampshire and Sondra Thibodeau and Chris Benette of Bradley; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and so many close friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Jill; his father, Blaine; and his brother, Wendell "Jack" Woodbury.

A celebration of Brian's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Morrill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Culbertson officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit with family and share in refreshments following the service.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Brian's name to the Diabetes Center at Waldo County General Hospital.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home