Victor Frank Mattson

On Thursday October 20, 2022, Victor F. Mattson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great

grandfather passed away at the age of 97 in Brunswick, Maine. Victor was born on June 1, 1925 in

Glenridge, NJ to Victor and Marion (Caverly) Mattson. On June 15, 1943 Victor interrupted his college

education to enlist in the US Army and proudly served his country as a rifleman in Company B 56th

armored infantry battalion 12th armored division during WWII. He was awarded a purple heart for

wounds suffered at the Battle of Herrlisheim, January 9, 1945. He was honorably discharged February 4,

1945.

Graduating from Union College in Schenectady, NY, Victor went on to earn a PhD from the Institute of

Paper Chemistry in Appleton, WI. On August 26, 1951 he married Shirley Gomoll who was the light of his

life. Together they had 2 children. A life in the paper industry moved them to Wisconsin, Ohio, Maine,

Connecticut, and Mississippi, all the while traveling the world and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Victor led a life of service through philanthropic giving, volunteering as a deacon in his church, and

supporting the communities he lived in.

Victor was most proud of three parts of his life: his military service, his family, and his accomplishments

building and managing a state of the art pulp mill in Mississippi (Leaf River division of Great Northern

Nekoosa Paper Corp). He attributed his successful career to hard work and hiring the right people,

always acknowledging those around him.

In retirement Victor studied and graded the generals of WWII, seeking to understand the bigger picture

of the war. He was proud to be a “Hellcat” from the 12th armored division and enjoyed connecting with

the 12th Armored Division Association historian, sharing books and stories. He continued to be sharp

through his 97 years, making new friends along the way, continually telling new stories of his life, and

always appreciating what he had: a good job, a good wife, and a good family.

Victor was predeceased by his parents and son David. He is survived by his brother Guy; wife Shirley;

daughter Debra; grandchildren Sharon, Evan, Daniel and Douglas; great grandchildren Anna, Thomas,

and Remy; 9 nieces and nephews.

Victor lived an extraordinary life in many different ways, always filled with gratitude and a dedication of

service to others. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.

Funeral arrangements

A memorial service will be held at Brackett Funeral Home in Brunswick Maine, 10:30AM Wednesday

November 2nd followed by a Military Honors Ceremony in the Chapel at Maine Veterans Memorial

Cemetery 163 Mt. Vernon Rd. in Augusta. A reception will follow.