Avis de décès de Mary-P. Dahl - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

AUGUSTA AND OLD TOWN -- Mary P. Dahl, 88, passed from this life surrounded by her loving family Sept. 5, 2010, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta. She was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Houlton, daughter of Leroy and Marion (Pooler) Pomroy. Mary graduated from Houlton High School and attended Ricker College. On May 18, 1944, Mary married Joseph O. Dahl in Houlton. In 1946 they moved to Old Town where they raised their six children. Mary supported Joe in the family business, Dahl's Bakery, for many years. For 40 summers Mary and Joe enjoyed their cottage at Cold Stream Pond in Enfield. Later in life, following the sale of the bakery, they enjoyed spending winters in St. Petersburg, Fla. In 2000, Mary moved to Zephyrhills, Fla., to be closer to her daughter Lois. In 2008, Mary moved back to Maine, residing at the Country Villa Retirement Inn in Bangor. She really enjoyed the company of the other residents and the wonderful care and attention from the staff. Mary was a longtime member of the Old Town United Methodist Church and was active in the Floyd Christopher Circle. She followed tennis from an early age and was active in swimming, shuffleboard and card games. Mary was a kind, gentle, caring, and accommodating woman. She was a consummate mother-wife-homemaker. She had an infectious laugh, a wonderful spirit, and loved the company of people. She appreciated life and all those around her. She was very proud of her family and all its accomplishments. She is survived by two daughters: Enga Stewart and her husband John, of Augusta and Lois Hahm and her husband Roy, of Zephyrhills; four sons: Joseph Dahl and his wife Pamela, of Bangor, John Dahl and his wife Judy, of Hermon, David Dahl and his wife Pam, of Carmel, and Mark Dahl and his wife Kathi, of Avondale, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law: Jane Pomroy of Chandler Ariz., and Genevieve Dahl of Minneapolis, Minn.; many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents, husband Joseph and her brother John. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 10, 2010, at the Old Town United Methodist Church where friends and family may call from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow at Lawndale Cemetery, Old Town. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Old Town United Methodist Church 744 Stillwater Ave., Old Town ME 04468. Condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneral home.com