Joshua Colby Breton
VASSALBORO - Joshua C. Breton, "Captain Josh", 40, of Vassalboro, passed away peacefully, with his mom at his side, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn on Nov. 16, 2024, of cancer. He was born on Dec. 1, 1983, in Waterville, the son of Carol Axtell and Raymond Breton.
Josh's passion through life was the Titanic, drawing and dreams of building and traveling the world. He enjoyed making candles and selling them at the craft fairs. Josh loved the opportunity to dress up and celebrate holidays at the Haunted House at the Mill: Captain Smith, the Grim Reaper, the Phantom of the Opera, or a pirate for Halloween; Santa for Christmas; and the Easter Bunny for Easter.
Josh loved his trips to Hollywood Slots in Bangor where he would play the penny slots and spend time with family and friends. Another love of his was Thai food and over the years became friends with Daniel and Sourasay, owners of the Asian Café in Winslow. He loved to cook, eat lobster and dance.
A celebration of Joshua's life was held on Sept. 22, 2024, at his request, with family and lifelong friends, teachers, and caregivers at the Elks Club in Waterville. The theme was the Titanic and Josh arrived in his captain's suit and was greeted by family and friends, some of whom were dressed accordingly to the Titanic theme. He sang Celine Dione's song, My Heart Will Go On, for all in attendance. He touched many hearts thru his life and was able to connect with many of those he loved and who loved him before he passed.
He had great faith which sustained him thru life. He enjoyed Christian music and attended concerts by Mercy Me, Toby Mac, Austin French, and Meaghan Wood. He loved going to Ogunquit and Popham beaches to build sandcastles. He recently was able to join the Captain Sean of the Islesboro Ferry for a voyage in Lincolnville. Josh had a big heart, great smile and strong will.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Carol Axtell and her partner Thomas Hilton of Oakland and Raymond Breton of Vassalboro; his brother Isaac, his wife Mari and their children Luna and Frank of Sidney; grandparents, Frank and Gabrielle Axtell of Vassalboro; his maternal aunt Evelyn, her husband Willie Hornberger; aunt Ruth and her children Eliot and Gabriel; cousins Andrew and Edward Gillie; Thomas Hilton's children Shannon and Ben Hilton; his paternal uncle Donald and his wife Lisa Breton and their children Justin and Jessica; uncle Richard and his son Anthony; aunt Yvette and her husband Paul LaChance and their children Nicole, Ryan, Nikki, and Lyndsey; uncle Paul and his daughter Amy; and great aunt Marie Beth Hutchinson.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jean and Lucille Breton and Aunt Mona Axtell Gillie.
We are thankful for the care and support he received from New England Cancer Specialists in Scarborough and Andwell Hospice Home Care Team and Hospice House in Auburn. We also greatly appreciate the care provided by the caregivers from New Communities and Brighter Heights over the past 20 years.
O' Captain! My Captain! Your ship sails forever more! You are forever in our hearts, until we meet again!
There will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service to be determined at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joshua's name to: Andwell Hospice House at 236 Stetson Rd,
Auburn, ME 04210
Maine Behavioral Health at 165 Lancaster St, Portland, ME 04101
Kennebec Behavioral Health at 67 Eustis Pkwy, Waterville, ME 04901
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