Nelson Remick Searway , born November 19, 1939 in Ashland, ME passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He graduated from Ashland High School and attended SMVTI where he majored in automotive repair. Nelson worked as an oiler, and from there he pursued his career with Ford dealers throughout Southern Maine. He went on to own and operate Searway Ford Sales in Sanford/Springvale, ME. Nelson was an avid golfer and one of thirteen owners of the Sanford Country Club. With his wife Eleanor, he invested in real estate in South Portland, ME.

During his retirement, his love of horses led him to own Searway Stables and race Harness horses. Some notable horses, Nelson owned were Mordred, William and Harry, Bing N, All American Wager and Ships Mutiny. He loved watching his horses race at Scarborough Downs and the fairs. Nelson could always be seen sitting on the apron at Scarborough in his big white truck. He was very involved with the community. He was a member of Sanford/Springvale Rotary Club, and supported his children and grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. Nelson enjoyed Square dancing, cruises, and spent six months of the year in Florida playing golf, bingo, shuffle board and loved playing cards. He loved sports and was an avid supporter of the New England Professional sports teams.

Nelson is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Eleanor(Hall) Searway, his brother Albert(Bub) Searway, sisters Marjorie Grey and Janis MacDonald, sons, Mark of Scarborough and Rick and wife Maureen of Humble, TX, daughters, Laura Searway and Julia Mullen of South Portland, Sharon Kirkpatrick and husband Robert of Westbrook, ME, twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Ada Searway, brother Hazen Searway, sister Barbara Sahlin and grandson Cody Searway.

Service will be held at Hobbs Funeral Home, Cottage Rd, South Portland, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.