Mr. Joshua M. Welch

May 4, 1975 - October 28, 2015

PORTLAND- Joshua M. Welch, 40, of Durham, Maine died unexpectedly on Wednesday October 28, 2015 at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Weymouth, MA on May 4, 1975 the beloved son Jerry and Joanne (Smith) whom was taken too soon. He was a graduate of Freeport High School Class of 1994. He was employed as a manager at the Furniture Superstore in Portland. He helped and assisted coaching the girls softball team at the Durham Middle School. Joshua enjoyed playing basketball with his friends and was an avid Patriots fan. His main focus in life was his family and fiercely devoted to his wife Melissa and his daughters Brianna and Aleisha. He was more than just a big brother to his sister Jeannette. Joshua will be missed by all but never forgotten. He is survived by his wife the former Melissa Whitley whom he married on June 24, 2000 of Durham; two daughters Brianna and Aleisha Welch of Durham; his parents Jerry and Joanne Welch of Lewiston; a sister Jeannette Carr and her husband Adam of Gray; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Welch- Died in Portland on Wednesday October 28, 2015. Mr. Joshua M. age 40 a resident of Durham. A Memorial Gathering celebrating Joshua’s life will be held on Friday November 6, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.