Gail L. Akin

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Gail L. Akin

SOUTH PARIS — Gail L. Akin, 73, of South Paris passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at her home. She was born in Tom’s River, NJ on October 31, 1937, the daughter of Frank W. Stanwood and Eloner Applegate. She had been a wife, mother, and homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, reading and working in the many flower gardens she had. Before her illness she loved to be outdoors.

Mrs. Akin is survived by her husband, Steven Swan of South Paris; two daughters, Donna Quintanilla and husband Alex and Della McFerren and husband Greg; three sons, Dale Kissick and wife Kate, Dana Kissick and wife Laurie and Darryl Kissick; grandchildren, Heather, Jon, Jason, Andrew, Simon, Rachel, Josh, Brianna, Oliver, Emma, Conner, Molly and Kyle and great- grandchildren, Bailey, Keegan, Elijah, Rhylin, Charley, Tanner, Reighlyn, and unborn baby. She was predeceased by a son, David W. Kissick, and her late husband, John Mills Akin.

At Mrs. Akin's request there will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made to Responsible Pet Care, P.O. Box 82, Norway, ME 04268. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford, ME 04270. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.