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Olive Houghton Obituary
She was born June 8, 1912, in Embden, the daughter of Bert A. and Vesta (Berry) Barron. She was educated in Embden schools, graduated from Anson Academy with the class of 1929, and attended Auburn School of Commerce for two years.
On June 29, 1938, Olive married Joseph Houghton. She was employed several years in the office of Chase Hewett Co. of New Portland, one year in the accounting office of the Harold Spear Co. of Farmington and 10 years at Depositors Trust Co. of Skowhegan, retiring in 1975.
She was a former member of the Peoples Methodist Church in North Anson, and a former member of the Signal Light Order of Eastern Star. In recent years she was a regular attendant of the Crossroads Bible Church in Madison.
She enjoyed crocheting and knitting for family and friends and entertaining family and friends at her home in New Portland.
Olive was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; a daughter Patricia; three sisters, Evelyn Barron, Cora Atwood and Vera Chipman; and a brother Dwight Barron.
She is survived by a daughter, Glenna LeHay and her husband, Earl, of Athens; three granddaughters, Jeannie Roemmich and her husband, Robert, of Bangor, Janice Curtis of Wellington, and Valerie Pomelow and her husband, Brandon, of Athens; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Alta Chadwick of New Hampshire; several nieces and nephews; special friends whom she loved dearly, John and Sharon Bernard and their children, Katie and Joshua.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at East Cemetery in New Portland the date and time will be announced.
Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Crossroads Bible Church, 705 White Schoolhouse Road, Madison, ME 04950.
Arrangements are by Giberson Funeral Home, 40 Maple St., Madison.
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Micah Roemmich
February 4, 2007
I knew nana as a kind and well-loving person. She was more of a grandmother than a great-grandmother and I know that I will miss her greatly. I am happy for her that she is in heaven with not only her Creator but my Creator as well but I am also sad she has left us with big shoes to fill in the family. My heart goes out to all that knew her.
Kristen Roemmich
February 4, 2007
Nana was my great-grandma. She cared alot about me and she always said that she still would love me if I did somethaing wrong. I also played scrabble with her when ever I could. Nana would teach me how to get more points and helped me with placing words. I know that she loved God and tried her very best at loving others and being faithful. I greatly miss her,but she is in heaven now and that is what she wanted.Her prayers were answered.
Love, Kristen
Christine Luce/Ehrlich
February 3, 2007
Glenna and Family, Your mother and my very dear friend was a lovely person who loved life and all those she knew and met. She was a joy to work with and did anything that was asked of her with a ready smile. She, Rodney and I worked many long hours together and enjoyed every minute. I will miss her very much and will always remember her ready wit and smile. Lovingly, Christine
Lindy Atwood
February 3, 2007
Glenna, We were very saddened to here of your Mothers passing. She was a such a joy to talk to when we would go to plow her out in the winter and go in to shat.
My mother and father also were great freinds of your folks.
God Bless!
Lindy & Pam Arwood
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Bob and Jeannie Roemmich
February 3, 2007
Nana lived a long and good life. She had her share of trials and troubles in this life, but in the 30+ yrs that Jeannie has known Nana (and Bob knowing her for 18yrs), she did not leave us with any negative memories. Nana left a legacy to those she knew. Her legacy was that of her faith and love of people who came across her path.
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