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Sylvia Averell Obituary

Sylvia May Averell
1943 - 2017
RICHMOND - Sylvia May Averell, 74, passed away on Nov. 4, 2017, with close family by her side. Sylvia was born on Sept. 4, 1943, to Myron and Gwendolyn Douglass also of Richmond.
Sylvia was Valedictorian of Richmond High School 1961 and went on to be Valedictorian of her nursing class at Central Maine School of Nursing, in Lewiston. After working as a nurse at Gardiner General Hospital and Togus, she was best known for her 33 year career as Richmond's school Nurse at the Marcia Buker and High School. Sylvia was married to Harold her husband of 53 years.
Sylvia enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, traveling, going to her grandchildren's sporting events, baking, taking photos and most of all spending time with family and her closest friends, Charlie and Chickee Tuttle.
She is survived by her loving husband Harold Averell of Richmond, brother Edwin Douglass and his wife Roberta of Florida, and their children Nancy Hill and Phillip Douglass; several cousins; a great niece and nephew; and many friends; Sylvia and Harold's three children, son Mike Averell and wife Lisa of Richmond and their children Kristen, Timothy, Austin Wing, Ashley Wing and Brad Boivin; daughter Sandy Snedeker and husband Bill of Richmond and their children Brian, Brianna, and Jennifer; daughter Christy McAllaster and husband Pat, of Brunswick and their children Riley and Tiegan.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday Nov. 8th from 1:30-3:30 at Kincer Funeral home in Richmond with a Celebration of Life at 3:30. A gathering in her honor will follow at the Richmond Legion Post 132. Light refreshments will be provided and bringing a dish to share is encouraged.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond.

In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the:
Sylvia Averell Scholarship Fund
c/o RHS Alumni Assoc.
P.O. Box 55
Richmond, ME 04357-0055 or to:
IIsaac F. Umberhine Public Library
86 Main St.
Richmond, ME 04357

Published by Central Maine on Nov. 7, 2017.
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Harold and Family, Sylvia will be missed by all who knew her. She touched so many lives. Our thought and prayers are with you all.

Pam&Bruce Huntington

November 14, 2017

A word of comfort to family and friends.May you find comfort in this promise "God will provide escape from death" for our lost loved ones. Psalm 68:20

November 10, 2017

So sorry for you and your family. Sylvia was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I loved seeing her every month at our coffee hour.

Jeanne Whittier

November 8, 2017

My condolences to the Averell family on the passing of this caring and compassionate woman.

Gail Skelton

November 8, 2017

Sandy and Family

Tracy and I are so sorry for the passing of your mom who was by all accounts super in all she was and did. May fond memories of all the good times help you through these difficult ones.

Sincerely

Craig & Tracy Poulin

November 7, 2017

Harold and family.I am so sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing.I just read it in KJ .My condolences to you and your family. I remember her as a very sweet lady and know she will be greatly missed. Sincerely Helen

Helen Mowatt

November 7, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing. Sincere sympathy to Harold and family!

Dick and Sandy Brown

November 7, 2017

Loved her all her life and will miss her greatly

Susan Brennan

November 7, 2017

My deepest condolences to family

November 7, 2017

Our sympathy to all the families, and we thank Sylvia for all the years of public service to our schools and the med. field.

Eileen & Roger St. Amand

November 7, 2017

So sorry she will be missed by all. She was one great nurse. Hugs to the family. Neal and Priscilla

November 7, 2017

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