FAYETTE — Randal Scott “Randy” Stone, 69, of Fayette, Maine, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Born on July 30, 1957, in Newton, Massachusetts, Randy will be remembered for his sharp mind, his unmistakable humor, and the love he shared with his family, who carry with them a lifetime of memories and more nicknames than they could reasonably fit in an obituary.

He met his wife, Sharon, in the summer after they graduated from high school, when they were both 18 and working at the Cape Cod Fire and History Museum. He was the blacksmith, and she was a tour guide—a fitting beginning for a man who loved working with his hands. Their life together grew to include 47 years of marriage, three daughters, and eight grandchildren.

Randy had a ready smile and a twinkle in his eye that those who knew him will remember fondly. His sense of humor was a familiar part of family life, with dad jokes that brought laughter and affectionate eye rolls, neither of which discouraged him. He had a particular knack for coming up with nicknames for his three daughters, each of whom collected dozens that will stay with them for life. Beyond his family, he gave back to his community with that same warmth and a sincere concern for others. His humor made people smile, and his kindness gave them something lasting to remember.

Randy founded his own IT consulting company, Newlife Consulting, where he put his analytical mind, problem-solving skills, and sheer persistence to work. Giving up was never in his vocabulary; if he didn’t know how to do something, he would learn, and if something didn’t work, he would keep at it until he found a solution. That determination carried into his many hobbies, especially woodworking and anything he could build, repair, or figure out. He took pride in the pieces he crafted, though his enthusiasm for power tools often exceeded his luck with them. His perseverance served him well in the aftermath: while rehabilitating his hands after one injury, he took up acoustic guitar and became a talented player. It was characteristic of Randy to meet a difficult situation with perseverance and come away with an unexpected new skill.

Randy took pride in his lawn and was firmly of the opinion that Kentucky Bluegrass was the only grass worth growing. His other interests ranged from brewing his own beer, playing backgammon and cribbage, and sailing on the ocean to tinkering with old cars and reading sci-fi books that would give most people nightmares. He had a particular fondness for American muscle cars, with a 1966 Shelby AC Cobra remaining his dream car.

For 62 years, Randy navigated life with type 1 diabetes. His strong Christian faith gave him confidence that one day he would be free from the illness and limitations his body carried. Since his daughters were teenagers, he had joked that he couldn’t wait for his new body to come in, but it was on back order. As his life drew to a close, that familiar humor was accompanied by a deep and abiding peace: he knew where he was going, and he knew he would finally be free from the illness and limitations his body had carried for so long. On the morning of October 9, his new body finally came in. Even by his standards, that was a long wait.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon (Smith) Stone, and their three daughters: Emily (Stone) Stultz and her husband, Mark Stultz; Kate (Stone) O’Ryon and her husband, Nicholas O’Ryon; and Melissa (Stone) Towson and her husband, Matthew Towson.

He leaves behind his eight grandchildren: Matthew Stultz, Milo Winter, Scarlett Winter, Evangeline Winter, Olivia O’Ryon, Lucy O’Ryon, Jane O’Ryon, and Theodore Towson, who all brought him tremendous pride and joy.

Randy is also survived by his mother, Martha (Baltzell) Stone; his brothers, Jason Stone and his longtime partner, Karen Lamay, and Lee Stone and his wife, Jennifer Sho; his mother-in-law, Janice (Dudley) Smith; his “favorite” Uncle George; his brother-in-law, Mark Smith, and his wife, Fay Smith; his sisters-in-law, Lesley (Smith) Kennedy and her husband Jeff Kennedy, Kristen Smith and her longtime partner Jim Giberti, and Sandra (Smith) Crisafulli and her husband Al Crisafulli; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Jason Stone, Sr., and his father-in-law, Lothrop Smith.

Randy will be remembered for his sharp mind, his enduring faith, and his ability to find something worth learning, or laughing about, even in difficult circumstances. His family will carry with them the things he made, the nicknames that stuck, and the dad jokes they’ll find themselves telling despite years of rolling their eyes. They will miss him deeply and find comfort in knowing that his long-awaited new body has finally come in.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staple 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