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Stella Skidgel Obituary

Stella Skidgel
1913 - 2015
GARDINER - At the age of 102, Stella went to the lord, June 6, 2015, from the home of her grandson, Sheldon W. Skidgel and his wife Rita M. Skidgel, of Sidney.
Stella M. Skidgel of Pine St. Gardiner was born in Washburn on May 28, 1913 a daughter of Sandy and Temperance Tower.
Stella devoted her life caring for others.
Stella had been employed at Augusta Mental Health Institute for 17 years. She and her husband owned and operated a boarding home known as Pine Street Boarding home in Gardiner.
Stella enjoyed gathering with her loved ones, eating out, and dancing. Her hobbies were knitting and baking.
She was predeceased by her husband Shepard Skidgel; and two sons William and Louis Skidgel, and a daughter Betty Habib; and a sister Lucy Plummer.
She is survived by three sons, Sheldon S. Skidgel and his wife Lorraine of Gardiner, Kenneth Skidgel of Windsor, Wendell Skidgel and wife Nancy of Richmond, a daughter Viola Preo of Windsor; many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A special thank you from the Skidgel family, to Beacon Hospice team, along with Stella's companion Ernest Soucy for providing Stella and the Skidgel family extraordinary care, peace and comfort. And to the loving support of friends for their prayers during Stella's journey home.
Stella's request and wishes there will be no visiting hours.
Graveside services will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Gardiner alongside her husband on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at 3 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home 53 Brunswick Ave Gardiner

In lieu of flowers, at the family's request please send donations to: Beacon Hospice of Augusta.

Published by Central Maine from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2015.
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I have very fond memories of grammy and grampy and Uncle Louis and Aunt Louise always coming to visit us in the summer. It was the highlight of many summers and I will miss her very much. Much love and deepest sympathies to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

John Habeeb

June 12, 2015

I love you grammy I will be thinking of u I wish I could have made it but I was there in my heart and mind. U lived a wonderful full life and I'm so glad I got to be a part of it . XOXO

Kristan Preo

June 11, 2015

love you gram, my you RIP.

viola skidgel

June 10, 2015

Aunt Stella. I Have many wonderful memories in my years of growing up in Augusta with you and my Grammie Lucy. So glad you visited my Mother house two summers ago I will cherish the memory!Love you.

vicki tourtelotte

June 9, 2015

Although we hadn't seen each other in quite a while you were often in my thoughts and I will always have loving memories of you and grampy when you used to come here and my times there. RIP Grammy.

Karen Habeeb

June 9, 2015

You have been, and will remain one of the most influential women in my life. It has been an honor being your great granddaughter and all I've learned from you will never be forgotten. I will never forget the day at your house searching all those recipe books, looking for one recipe I couldn't find anywhere else...we found it gram, and I'll cherish that cook book, as I've always cherished you forever. My beautiful baby girl will carry on your name, and my children will remember you through my love for you. It's a darker world without your incredible spirit, and we all miss you dearly. RIP my beautiful Grammy. <3 :'(

Lisa Whitney

June 8, 2015

love you gram,one dear lady.bub an rita was so lucky to have you.my you and your wing's keep on dancing.love you and will be missed.your granddaughter,viola skidgel, 2 great grandchildern, O Troy Stevens,Bill Stevens,and my other half, Willam Stratton.god bless you gram.

viola skidgel

June 8, 2015

My most sincere condolences to the Skidgel family. Despite never having the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Skidgel, I felt I knew "Mama" through stories shared by her devoted son Wendell. May she rest in peace!

Gail Austin Skelton

June 8, 2015

Sorry for your loss to you and all of your family.

Jake & Claudette Stevens

June 8, 2015

Oh my Beautiful Grammy we have another Beautiful Angle looking over us thank you Rita & Bub for taking such good care of Grammy and Uncle Ernie for caring and loving Grammy RIP Grammy I will always love you and miss you everyday. Your granddaughter and her family. Linda & Randy Shorey your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Linda Shorey

June 8, 2015

she will be sadly miss by all

June 8, 2015

May all the precious memories of Stella help to ease your sorrow during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lloyd & Priscilla Clark, Gene & Nadine Murphy

Nadine Murphy

June 8, 2015

Sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayer are being sent!

Nicole Corbin

June 8, 2015

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