DIXFIELD — Christopher M. Pineau, 38, a resident of Canton, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 3, in Dixfield due to a work-related accident.

He was born Feb. 20, 1980, in Farmington, the son of Michael Pineau and Karen Rae (Violette) Pineau. Chris was a 1998 graduate of Jay High School, and was active and very competitive in sports and excelled in soccer. Following graduation, he attended University of Maine at Machias. He worked as a maintenance millwright for Irving Forest Products in Dixfield, and was known for his hardworking ethics. He was a member of the Jay-Livermore Falls Hunting Club.

Chris enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, hunting, fishing, swimming, camping, tenting out and hanging out with his friends. He was a loving and devoted father and loved taking care of his daughter, Adalyn, and spending time with her.

He is survived by his daughter, Adalyn Pineau, of Canton; his father, Michael Pineau, and his wife, Crystal, of Chesterville; his brother, Nick Pineau, and his wife, Melissa, of Livermore; stepbrothers and stepsisters Melanie, Jeremy and Parker Dresser, all of Dedham, and Amy Dresser of California; nieces and nephew Lydia, Lauren and Lexie Pineau; Franchesca Vidal; and Beckett Dresser; aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his mother, Karen Pineau; maternal grandparents Raymond and Arlene Violette; and paternal grandparents Arthur and Jeanne Pineau.

Messages of condolence may be shared at www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

Christopher M. Pineau