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Leatrice Sargent Obituary
She was born in Lenna, Okla., on Aug. 27, 1927, the oldest child of Arthur and Florence Branum.
She married Lloyd Sargent on Jan. 27, 1951. They were married for 50 years. Lloyd died on Oct. 7, 2001.
Leatrice will be most remembered as a very sweet lady. She provided numerous meals and sweets for those in need and various community functions. She was an avid gardener and sewed for the Reeds Mill Ladies Circle for many years, making quilts to support the Reeds Mill Church. She was a member of the Madrid Historical Society. She loved her cat, Toby, who is 15 years old and would jump up and lay with her. Leatrice was a wonderful neighbor and friend who was loved by many who would do anything for her.
She is survived by her younger brothers, Ray and his wife, Ruby Branum, of Mount Holly, N.C., and Herb and his wife, Terry, of Morris, Okla., and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Art Branum.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Phillips Congregational Church, Main Street, Phillips, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Sue Kaplan-Burgess and the Rev. John Gensel officiating. Refreshments will follow at the Avon Town Community Building on Route 4 in Avon hosted by the Reeds Mill Sewing Circle. Internment will be at the Dunham Cemetery in Madrid Township.
Friends wishing may make donations to the Reeds Mill Sewing Circle, c/o Marie Bubier, Treasurer, 62 Pinkham Hill Road, Phillips, ME 04966.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan and Scott's Cremation and Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
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Matt & Tara Warren
May 2, 2011
We love you Auntie Leatrice, may you rest in peace.
Madeline Warren
May 2, 2011
Thank you for being such a great sister in law and the maid of honor at my wedding. I will always remember all of the good times we had together. Rest in peace, love Sis. (Madeline)
Rita Doucette
April 24, 2011
I remember sending summers when younger,had a great time and what a good cook she was.We went to the sewing circle together,cleaning homes,and visit friends at the old farm.I'm sorry that I cant make the furneral but Auntie knows I am thinking of her and there in spirit.
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