Jonathan "Jonny" Willard Rolfe

Jonathan "Jonny" Willard Rolfe September 30, 1970 December 18, 2015 Jonathan Willard Rolfe Jonathan ""Jonny"" Willard Rolfe, 45, one of the kindest and most loving people in the world, made the decision to end his life on December 18, 2015. Janelle Lavallee, his life partner, lost the love of her life, the Rolfe family lost a special son, brother, and uncle, and his extended family and friends lost a loving and dear man. Jonny will be remembered for his infectious laugh and his kind and generous heart. Jonny was born on September 30, 1970 in Norwalk, CT, the son of the late Gerald Rolfe and Joan (Steeves) Rolfe. He moved to Pownal, ME at the age of one. He attended Pownal schools and was a graduate of Greely High School in Cumberland ME and The University of Maine. He worked in building and carpentry all of his life, most recently as a self-employed contractor with Todd Harrison Builders of Durham. His passion, which he did since his teens, was set building for stage production; he did this for shows at Greely High School, at UMaine, for Muhlenberg Summer Theater, for Austrian Summer Theater during a year studying abroad, and for the Maine State Music Theater in Brunswick. He eventually made his way to a career in set building for Broadway and Off Broadway shows and television sets in NYC, including productions such as STOMP, Tap Dogs, many Dick Clark New Year's Eve shows, including MTV's Millennium show in Times Square, Saturday Night Live, Oprah Winfrey, Phil Donahue, many award shows, and numerous other productions. He also spent time traveling the country building sets for bridal shows. Unfortunately, ABBA never called to offer him the backup singing role he always wanted. Jonny was the first to lend a hand or a sympathetic ear, and loved to cook for those he loved. He was an intelligent and well-read man, always up for conversation and debate. He loved to host his friends for impromptu gatherings and was known for his themed annual summer parties. Jonny gave generously of his time and his great carpentry skill to others. He spent much time doing projects with the help of Big Red, his beloved tractor. He volunteered with Greely Drama for many years, sharing his skill and mentoring many young people to come through that program. He was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his partner, Janelle Lavallee of Gray, his mother, Joan Rolfe of Pownal, his brothers, Tom of North Waterboro, and Chris and his wife Marybeth, parents of his adored nephews, Evan and Alec, all of Morrill. He is also survived by his twin sister, Katherine and her wife Tiffany Townsend of Yarmouth, and their son Dean. He shared a very special relationship with Janelle's father, Paul Lavallee. He is also survived by an aunt, many cousins and lifelong dear family friends Tom Scarponcini and Mo and Janice Fogg. While Jonny lost touch with many dear friends in recent years, his love for them all never waned. Jon, Baby Love, Jonny, Brother, JonJon, Uncle Jon - our friend - will be sorely missed. There will be a celebration of Jonny's life at Mallett Hall (Pownal Town Hall) at 429 Hallowell Rd, Pownal on Sunday December 27 at 1pm; Carharts and crocs, in Jonny's style, are welcome. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Greely High School Drama Boosters PO Box 107 Cumberland ME 04021. If you or anyone you know are struggling with depression or contemplating suicide, please reach out for help at 207.774.HELP (207.774.4357) or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

Jonathan "Jonny" Willard Rolfe

September 30, 1970 - December 18, 2015

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