Germaine C. Densmore

LAS CRUCES, NM — Germaine C. Densmore, 83, of Las Cruces, NM, died July 29, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Harrison. She was born in Zanesville, OH, in 1928, the daughter of Lorin and Mabel Payton. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School in Mansfield, OH.

She enjoyed several different careers over the course of her life. She worked as an area correspondent for the Portland Press Herald in Portland, for several years in the 1970s. She was also an employee of the United States Postal Service for many years before retiring in 1989. After retiring, she relocated to Las Cruces, NM, where she enjoyed her third career, this time as a real estate agent.

Mrs. Densmore is survived by one son, Mark A. Densmore of Jay; three daughters, Janet G. Densmore of Austin, TX, Kathy A. Roberson of Murphy, NC and Colleen R. Densmore of Harrison; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held in Las Cruces, NM, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. On-line condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.