Stanley N. Wheaton, born on July 7, 1938, in Princeton, Maine, passed away on May 24, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME with family by his side. Stan was a beloved father, a family man, a grandfather, and a respected businessman. Stan was a man of many accomplishments. He graduated Valedictorian from Princeton High School in 1956; served 6 years in the United States Air Force achieving the rank of Airman First Class; earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Maine Orono. In addition, he owned and managed many businesses; with his business partner Errol Corbett he owned and operated Lakeview Motors, a Scorpion snowmobile dealership for several years. He also sold Husqvarna chainsaws and mopeds. For 38 years he managed the Princeton Variety/ACE Hardware store. He was a familiar face to the community. Stan was known around the world as a weightlifting legend. He devoted his life to the art of Olympic lifting. Stanley, following his father Arthur's footsteps, started lifting at an early age. His dad ensured he mastered Olympic weightlifting skills, but also ensured Stan followed his love to share his skills. They formed the Princeton Barbell Club, a family unit where Stan became a leader. Stan held the championship for his weight class numerous years earning the gold medal for the National Masters in Australia. Perhaps more importantly, his passion for weightlifting gave him a true calling in mentoring new generations of lifters. Stan demonstrated leadership as well as principles of personal integrity, honor, pride and purpose. He was successful in encouraging others to become their highest self. Stan always had a sports game on his television. He was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics. He loved history and was a great historian for the town of Princeton. Above all, Stan's highest priority was his family. His love for his family remained the cornerstone of his life. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Clara (Eunice) Wheaton. He leaves behind his daughter Emily Smith and husband Aaron of Dennysville, his son Caleb Wheaton of Princeton, his sister Brenda (Wheaton) Diffin and husband Ralph of Collierville, Tennessee, his sister Carole (Wheaton) Fitzpatrick and husband Gene of Tucson, Arizona, and his brother Kenneth Wheaton and wife Linda of Mariaville, Maine. He will be fondly remembered by his grandsons Brady Smith and Jayce Wheaton, and granddaughter Aryan Lank-Bassett. Stan also leaves behind many special nieces, nephews, and friends. In celebrating Stan's remarkable life, we remember not just what he did, but who he was—a man of great generosity, boundless love, incredible resilience, and undeniable strength. The impact of his life will be felt for generations to come. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Waite-Talmadge Cemetery, Talmadge Road, Talmadge. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Princeton Rod & Gun Club. Arrangements are being handled by Mays Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memories, condolences, and photos may be shared on Stan's memorial page at www.MaysFuneralHome.com. In honoring Stanley's life, we encourage you to share your fond memories and photos of him, as we collectively remember the extraordinary life he lived.