Avis de décès de Mary-A. Sanborn - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

MILFORD - Mary Arlene Sanborn, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 27, 2010, having just spent a few days with her sisters in Christ at a retreat in Columbia Falls and enjoying the weekend with her family. A lifelong resident of Milford, she was born there May 12, 1933, the daughter of Bert and Mabel (Spencer) Sanborn. Mary was a graduate of Old Town High School, Class of 1951, and worked for many years in the library at the University of Maine, Orono, before retiring. She was a member of T.O.P.S. and enjoyed the simple things in life: going for coffee and breakfasts, rides and being with her family. Mary was a member of Bangor Church of Christ and will be remembered as a lovely Christian lady who devoted her life to God and family. Mary is survived by her daughter, Tracey Allen and her husband, Ralph, of Hermon; her grandson whom she adored, Jacob Allen; brother, George Sanborn of Passadumkeag; several nieces, nephews, cousins and sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her parents; a son, Trent Bert Sanborn, in 2006; by her twin brother, Franklin Sanborn; and oldest brother, Ralph Smart Sr. Family and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Bangor Church of Christ, 516 Union St., Bangor. Private interment will be in the family lot at Scott's Corner Cemetery, Greenbush. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com.