Joan H. Moors

AUBURN - Joan H. Moors, 80, a longtime resident of Park Avenue in Auburn, died at the Hospice House in Auburn on October 27, 2010. She was born on January 18, 1930 in Auburn, the daughter of Lauren and Ruth Harlow. Her mother died when she was nine and after her father's remarriage when she was a young woman, she became the stepdaughter of Anna Harlow.

Marriage, family and home were the center of her life. Over her lifetime she worked in a number of office positions but her focus was always on her husband, Russ, and her family. She was, along with Russ, a very active member of the Maine Iris Society and the Maine Hosta Society for many years.

Among the joys of her latter years were scenic rides with Russ, the pleasures of their beautiful garden, the companionship of her much-loved little dog, and time spent with family and friends.

Mrs. Moors is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Russell B. Moors; their four children, Lynelle Philbrick and her husband Daniel Philbrick, Shawn Moors, Terrance Moors and Faylene Macko and her husband Stephen Macko and five grandchildren, Rebekah Macko, Nikolas Macko, Christopher Macko, Kelsey Philbrick and Katie Philbrick.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Cherished memories of her will be with them forever.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Moors family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

At the family's request there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Rd. Auburn, ME 04210. A graveside service was held on Monday, November 1 at Elmvale Cemetery, 140 Sweden Rd. in Waterford. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn.

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