Leona F. Carter Quimby
1929 - 2017
NORRIDGEWOCK - Leona F. Carter Quimby "Nonie", 87, of Norridgewock, passed away on, March 6, 2017, after a short stay at Maple Crest Living Center in Madison.
She was born on May 17, 1929, in Anson to William and Nellie "Dawes" Carter, deceased. She was the youngest of five children.
As a young girl Leona lived in Anson. Upon the passing of her Dad she moved to Stark's to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Aggie and Stan Adams. She was educated in Anson, Stark's, and Madison schools.
On July 19, 1948, she married the love of her life, Jonathan P. Quimby, in Madison. Leona loved her life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was the happiest while caring for her home and family. Humming or whistling as she went along. Leona enjoyed her many years as a greeter at the Norridgewock Baptist Church along with many friendships made there. Leona was also a well respected member of the Somerset Grange. She was a blue ribbon winner for her many crocheted pieces she entered in fair displays through the Grange. Many homes are adorned with the beautiful doilies made by Leona.
Leona is survived by her four children and their spouses: son Bill and his wife Linda, daughters Lin and her husband Reed Welch, Debbie and her husband Kirk Heald, Susie and her husband Kirk Butterfield; eight grandchildren Julie and her husband Chad Luce, Chris Quimby and companion April Raymond, Heather and her husband Mike Betts, Alison Quimby and fiancee Billy Weatherford, Jon Butterfield and his wife Kristen, Amanda Butterfield and fiancee Josh Moore, Kim and husband Eric Nutting and Jeff Butterfield and wife Taylor; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Zackary, Tabor, Amber, Kelsie, Harlee, Mikey, Alissa, Lyla, Owen, Lauryn, Cole, Olivia, Brooklyn, Lincoln and Emersyn; three nephews Rod and Sam Adams, Ricky Soule along with their families.
Leona is predeceased by her husband John in 1987; grandson James Welch; brother Lawrence, sisters Micky and Angie Adams, Dot Soule and nephew David Adams.
Thank you to the staff at Maplecrest and Hospice for the caring and respect in those final days.
There will be a committal Service held at Sunset View Cemetery in Norridgewock, in the spring Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home, Madison. www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.
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So sorry for your loss! I never met Leona Quimby, but I remember Chris from school, and I talked to Agnes when she worked at J.J. Newberry's. (I was a freshman at UMF when Newberry's closed). Also, I tutored Jeff during the 1999-2000 school year. What a small world!
Paul Vaillancourt
March 15, 2017
May warm memories hold your families close in hand and heart
as Our Heavenly Father gathers you unto him for comfort, guidance and eternal love. Neighborly, Iris Cowett Clark
and Family
Iris Cowett Clark
March 14, 2017
Billy and Linda, so sorry to hear, i was just thinking about your Mom the other day.
Joan Peterson Allain
March 13, 2017
A wonderful lady. You will be missed by many. Condolences to all her children and family.
Walter & Marina Pressey
March 13, 2017
Kirk, Debbie and Family, My sincere condolences. Leona was such a good neighbor to Me when I lived in Norridgewock. She and Allison often strolled over for a visit and chat. She will be missed.
Jack Bailey
March 13, 2017
May love and fond memories guide you all to healing your loss. Ms. Leona was full love, kindness and whit in the short time that I got to know her. I will always hold her memory close to my heart. It was an honor to know Leona. Respectfully, Heather Bates
Heather Bates
March 12, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Deborah Rolfe
March 12, 2017
Julie and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. I hope all the happy memories of her will help you through this difficult time.
Doreen Cain
March 12, 2017
Debbie Kirk and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the death of Debbie's Mom. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Deb Linkletter
Debra Linkletter
March 12, 2017
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