Arundel, Maine - Fred Byron Doliber, 76, of Arundel, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Portland. Fred was born on September 6, 1949, in Belfast, son of Fred Raymond Doliber Jr. and Althea Minnie (Clark) Doliber

He grew up in Searsport and graduated from Searsport District HS in 1967. He enjoyed playing basketball, being a Boy Scout, and learned that he liked theatre. He loved to share his proudest moment with us, when he was cast as a flower.

Fred attended Wentworth Institute from 1967 to 1969 and earned an associate degree in nuclear engineering technology. He then attended Lowell Tech Institute until 1971, furthering his education in nuclear engineering. He also earned a bachelor's degree in social welfare from the University of Maine Portland/Gorham in 1974 as Magna Cum Laude. He worked as a licensed social worker serving clients with major mental health and substance abuse. In 1980 he went to work for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where he completed his apprenticeship with honors in shipfitting. He was well known and respected by many of his peers. He was a member of the Metal Trades Union, holding several positions such as secretary, treasurer and vice president. He took responsibility with pride, passion and fought hard for his fellow union members. As a union representative, he met with several national representatives in Washington, D.C. He retired from the Shipyard in 1990. In the late-70s, Fred worked part-time with the Guay's Service Station. He gravitated to the shop because his dad owned a service station and therefore grew up in the business. Fred managed the station at 5 points for a while until the State took the property to build the new 5-point intersection in Biddeford. Upon retiring from PNSY, he went back to work with the Guay Family's business. Fred took over the bookkeeping for the last 25-30 years and did it skillfully until his recent illness.

After spending their first 7 years together, Fred and Carmen A. Marchand were married in Saco, ME, on October 17, 1987. During their beautiful 45 years together, he enjoyed spending time with his family, sports, bird watching, canoeing and teaching his 5 granddaughters how to drive. He also loved traveling to new destinations with many of his friends. He enjoyed frequent trips to Florida. His most memorable trip was to Italy.

Fred was predeceased by his parents, Althea Doliber in 2019, and Fred Doliber Jr. in 2020. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Doliber of Arundel; a sister, Karen Doliber of Saco; and a daughter, Rachel Doliber. Bonus children are Michael Poisson and his wife, Lorre, of Buxton, Diane Handlen of Biddeford, Christine Aldrich and her husband, Daniel, of Biddeford; as well as several grandchildren, Jessica and (John) Madore, Nicole and partner, Daniel R., Ayla Aldrich and her partner, David B., Bree Aldrich, Nire Aldrich, and Felicia Lawrence; and great-grandchildren, Joseph, Kelsey and Nicholas Wildes.

Visiting hours will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, with a funeral service to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, Saco. A burial will take place following the funeral service at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. To view Fred's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit cotefunelhome.com.