WEST GARDINER – Michael Richard Albert, 55, of West Gardiner, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Michael was born in Augusta, Maine on August 28, 1968. He grew up in Hallowell and graduated from Hall-Dale High School, class of 1986, where he excelled in sports including football, basketball and track & field. He worked for Pine State Trading Company for 29 years before following his dream of owning his own business as a successful carpenter. Michael loved all things Maine especially Rangeley, Moosehead, Lubec and Pemaquid. He was a passionate fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox. He was an amazing cook and grill master. He was an avid fisherman, a talented artist, and loved music, especially Hank Williams, Jr. & Jimmy Buffett, attending many concerts. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Heather, to Sedona, AZ and his many trips to Florida to visit his in-laws, Steve & Marcia Sargent. Michael is survived by his parents Joseph and Mary Ellen (Rice) Albert, of Chelsea; wife Heather (Sargent) Albert, of West Gardiner; daughter Emily Albert and her partner Eli; son Matthew Albert; sisters Laurie and Greg Bailey, Jennifer and Frank Brown; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom he loved fiercely and deeply. Michael's celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 18th at the Pittston Fair Grounds from 1pm-5pm. In true Mike fashion, wear your favorite Hawaiian or tie-dye shirt. "Please remember the good times." A special thank you to Corporal Jeremiah Wesbrock of the Maine State Police and to family, friends and community for the outpouring of love and support. In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to your charity of choice. Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com