The Lincoln County News - 10/22/2013
Hilda Louise May
May 15, 1913 - Oct. 21, 2013
Hilda Louise May, 100, of Boothbay Harbor, known as a "woman of great strength," died peacefully on Oct. 21 surrounded by family at Chase Point in Damariscotta.
Hilda was born in Boothbay Harbor on May 15, 1913, to Elmer and Addie Bergquist in the house on the corner of School and Union Streets. She first attended school on the east side of the harbor.
She graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1931 and went directly to work in the Western Union telegraph office, which was then on the second floor of what is now Sherman's Bookstore. She loved dances and fondly remembers dancing at Lakehurst in Damariscotta.
Hilda married David May on Dec. 24, 1933. After the war, David opened the Red & White Grocery Store, located where the 93 Townsend Restaurant used to be and Hilda enjoyed working by his side. She later worked for over 20 years at the Boothbay Register.
Hilda May is considered "home" to her five grandchildren born to daughters, Janice and Joyce. She also enjoyed traveling with Dave to visit with family members.
In later years she lovingly knitted 6000 mittens for a church ministry, always having a giving heart. Hilda enjoyed cooking and was great at it. She could also beat just about anybody at cribbage. Hilda will be greatly missed but remembered lovingly and for being stoic, and strong.
Hilda is predeceased by husband, David May; and daughters, Janice Lorrain and Joyce Bell.
She is survived by brother, Kenneth Bergquist and wife Julia of Brunswick; grandsons, Mark Lorrain and wife Cheryl of Boothbay, David Lorrain and wife Donna of East Boothbay, and Eric Lorrain of Boothbay; granddaughters, Teresa Bell of Milton, N.H., and Elaine Bell of Dresden; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 at Oceanview Cemetery, celebrated by Rev. Dr. Sarah Foulger.
Should friends desire, contributions in Hilda's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or a charity of your choice.
You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
Hilda Louise May
May 15, 1913 - Oct. 21, 2013
Hilda Louise May, 100, of Boothbay Harbor, known as a "woman of great strength," died peacefully on Oct. 21 surrounded by family at Chase Point in Damariscotta.
Hilda was born in Boothbay Harbor on May 15, 1913, to Elmer and Addie Bergquist in the house on the corner of School and Union Streets. She first attended school on the east side of the harbor.
She graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1931 and went directly to work in the Western Union telegraph office, which was then on the second floor of what is now Sherman's Bookstore. She loved dances and fondly remembers dancing at Lakehurst in Damariscotta.
Hilda married David May on Dec. 24, 1933. After the war, David opened the Red & White Grocery Store, located where the 93 Townsend Restaurant used to be and Hilda enjoyed working by his side. She later worked for over 20 years at the Boothbay Register.
Hilda May is considered "home" to her five grandchildren born to daughters, Janice and Joyce. She also enjoyed traveling with Dave to visit with family members.
In later years she lovingly knitted 6000 mittens for a church ministry, always having a giving heart. Hilda enjoyed cooking and was great at it. She could also beat just about anybody at cribbage. Hilda will be greatly missed but remembered lovingly and for being stoic, and strong.
Hilda is predeceased by husband, David May; and daughters, Janice Lorrain and Joyce Bell.
She is survived by brother, Kenneth Bergquist and wife Julia of Brunswick; grandsons, Mark Lorrain and wife Cheryl of Boothbay, David Lorrain and wife Donna of East Boothbay, and Eric Lorrain of Boothbay; granddaughters, Teresa Bell of Milton, N.H., and Elaine Bell of Dresden; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 at Oceanview Cemetery, celebrated by Rev. Dr. Sarah Foulger.
Should friends desire, contributions in Hilda's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or a charity of your choice.
You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
The Lincoln County News - 10/22/2013
Hilda Louise May
May 15, 1913 - Oct. 21, 2013
Hilda Louise May, 100, of Boothbay Harbor, known as a "woman of great strength," died peacefully on Oct. 21 surrounded by family at Chase Point in Damariscotta.
Hilda was born in Boothbay Harbor on May 15, 1913, to Elmer and Addie Bergquist in the house on the corner of School and Union Streets. She first attended school on the east side of the harbor.
She graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1931 and went directly to work in the Western Union telegraph office, which was then on the second floor of what is now Sherman's Bookstore. She loved dances and fondly remembers dancing at Lakehurst in Damariscotta.
Hilda married David May on Dec. 24, 1933. After the war, David opened the Red & White Grocery Store, located where the 93 Townsend Restaurant used to be and Hilda enjoyed working by his side. She later worked for over 20 years at the Boothbay Register.
Hilda May is considered "home" to her five grandchildren born to daughters, Janice and Joyce. She also enjoyed traveling with Dave to visit with family members.
In later years she lovingly knitted 6000 mittens for a church ministry, always having a giving heart. Hilda enjoyed cooking and was great at it. She could also beat just about anybody at cribbage. Hilda will be greatly missed but remembered lovingly and for being stoic, and strong.
Hilda is predeceased by husband, David May; and daughters, Janice Lorrain and Joyce Bell.
She is survived by brother, Kenneth Bergquist and wife Julia of Brunswick; grandsons, Mark Lorrain and wife Cheryl of Boothbay, David Lorrain and wife Donna of East Boothbay, and Eric Lorrain of Boothbay; granddaughters, Teresa Bell of Milton, N.H., and Elaine Bell of Dresden; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 at Oceanview Cemetery, celebrated by Rev. Dr. Sarah Foulger.
Should friends desire, contributions in Hilda's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or a charity of your choice.
You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
Hilda Louise May
May 15, 1913 - Oct. 21, 2013
Hilda Louise May, 100, of Boothbay Harbor, known as a "woman of great strength," died peacefully on Oct. 21 surrounded by family at Chase Point in Damariscotta.
Hilda was born in Boothbay Harbor on May 15, 1913, to Elmer and Addie Bergquist in the house on the corner of School and Union Streets. She first attended school on the east side of the harbor.
She graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1931 and went directly to work in the Western Union telegraph office, which was then on the second floor of what is now Sherman's Bookstore. She loved dances and fondly remembers dancing at Lakehurst in Damariscotta.
Hilda married David May on Dec. 24, 1933. After the war, David opened the Red & White Grocery Store, located where the 93 Townsend Restaurant used to be and Hilda enjoyed working by his side. She later worked for over 20 years at the Boothbay Register.
Hilda May is considered "home" to her five grandchildren born to daughters, Janice and Joyce. She also enjoyed traveling with Dave to visit with family members.
In later years she lovingly knitted 6000 mittens for a church ministry, always having a giving heart. Hilda enjoyed cooking and was great at it. She could also beat just about anybody at cribbage. Hilda will be greatly missed but remembered lovingly and for being stoic, and strong.
Hilda is predeceased by husband, David May; and daughters, Janice Lorrain and Joyce Bell.
She is survived by brother, Kenneth Bergquist and wife Julia of Brunswick; grandsons, Mark Lorrain and wife Cheryl of Boothbay, David Lorrain and wife Donna of East Boothbay, and Eric Lorrain of Boothbay; granddaughters, Teresa Bell of Milton, N.H., and Elaine Bell of Dresden; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family from 5-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 25 at Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 at Oceanview Cemetery, celebrated by Rev. Dr. Sarah Foulger.
Should friends desire, contributions in Hilda's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, NE Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086, or a charity of your choice.
You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
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