Jerome "Jerry" Caron Obituary (1959 - 2022)

WATERVILLE - Jerome "Jerry" Caron, 62, of 71 Pleasant Street, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Maine General. He was born in Waterville, November 20, 1959. He was the son of Henri and Antoinette (Reny) Caron and was raised on the Cushman Road in Winslow at the family home with four siblings. Jerome lived in Waterville most of his adult life. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1978 before beginning work in a variety of carpentry and construction capacities. From 2004 to current he worked as a property manager in Waterville and managed a number of properties and dozens of tenants. His energy, effort and positive outlook were infectious and he was respected and appreciated by those who knew him best. As personable and thoughtful as he was, perhaps his most compelling characteristic was his integrity. He took great pride in being reliable and being a man of his word. Those around him always knew that they could depend upon him, regardless of the circumstances. If Jerome told you he was going to do something, he did it. A lifelong New York Giants fan, Jerome also greatly enjoyed fishing, boating, kayaking and getting together with his family and friends on birthdays and holidays. Jerome was predeceased by his parents Henri P. Caron on August 2, 1996 and Antoinette M. Caron on May 10, 2008; and by his brother Roger J. Caron on October 4, 2020. He is survived by three siblings, Leo P. Caron and wife, June, of Benton, James P. Caron of Dania Beach, Florida; a sister, Yvonne M. Reifschneider and husband, Mark, of Canaan; a niece Anna Caron and a nephew Paul Caron both of Benton. Jerome also enjoyed the time he spent with his friend, Claudette Nithsdale and their dog Eli, as well as his very dear friends and colleagues Tom Nale, Tracy Nale and Tom Nale, Sr. Much heartfelt thanks to the Nale's for helping us through this difficult journey and giving Jerome the love, respect and true friendship throughout the years. He not only was an employee but considered himself almost family and was treated as such by the entire Nale family. Special thanks to the Nale's for being there for him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Church, 47 Monument St., Winslow, with Father Daniel Baillargeon officiating. Committal prayers and burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at www.gallantfh.com