Laura Mae Halacy

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Laura Mae Halacy

MILTON TWP. — Laura Mae Halacy, 94, of the Milton Road, Milton Township, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Norway Living Center in Norway with her loving family by her side. She was born in Norway on March 3, 1917, the daughter of Nathan and Grace (Bean) Ethridge, and graduated from Norway High School Class of 1935.

She enjoyed camping, gardening, knitting and spending time with her family. For a few years she had worked at the Bethel IGA Store. She had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories about the old days.

She was married in Rumford Center on May 8, 1941 to John E. Halacy, who died in Rumford on December 3, 1993.

Survivors include sons, Richard Halacy and wife Brenda of Milton Township, Robert Halacy and wife Barbara of Dixfield and Elliott Halacy and wife Kathy of Auburn; six grandchildren, Trina Bellegarde and husband Charles of Mexico, Michael Halacy of Milton Township, John Halacy of Milton Township, Douglas Halacy and wife Theresa of Lewiston, Janice LeBlond of Auburn and Jason Halacy and wife Heather of Auburn; eight great grandchildren; Tawn MacDonald of Milton Township and a special niece, Shirley Kimball and husband Richard of Waterford.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 12 at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin Street in Rumford with Rev. Linda Kimball officiating. Calling hours were held Friday evening at the funeral home. Interment in the sring will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at the Abbotts Mills Cemetery, Rumford. Those who desire may contribute to the Patients Activity Fund, c/o Norway Rehabilitation & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave., Norway ME 04268 in her memory.

Friends are invited to sign the family guest book and share their thoughts, condolences and memories on-line at www.meaderandson.com.