East Millinocket and Greenbush – I was born on August 7, 1949, in Waterville, the daughter of John and Kay (McQuillan) Lord. I died at home on May 2, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. I attended Vassalboro and Waterville schools and graduated from the University of Maine in 1971.

All my working years (including volunteer) were in the social services field. I was a fan of day hikes, gardening, trips to camp, running when younger and jogging when older, all of my pets, and Maine hockey.

Survivors include my husband of 50 years, Patrick; son, Brooks and his wife, Brenna, and their 2 children, Baxter and Lyddie all of Franklin, Vermont; son, Colby of Denver, Colorado; brother, Jack Lord and his partner, Karla Sturtevant; special sister-in-law, Jan Sturtevant; special friends, Mike and Judy Doore, Frank and Cindy Clukey, Manuel Castillo, Dan and Renee Francey, and Nancy Ozog.

I want to thank the Northern Light Hospice workers, particularly, Trish and Laura. They were a great comfort to us on this “journey”.

If anyone wants to contribute in my memory you can give to the Penobscot Valley Humane Society, 1 Park Ave., Lincoln, Maine 04457. Thank you.

A service will be held at my camp at a later date.