Kristin Moline Spitzinger

Kristin Moline Spitzinger, 60
GRAY -- Kristin Jean Moline Spitzinger, 60, of Gray, passed serenely from this life on April 17, 2011, at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness with her beloved children, Anna and Jonathan, and husband William at her side.
Kris was born on July 17, 1950, in Burlington, Vt. She was the daughter of George A. Moline and Jean Ericson Moline. Kris grew up and attended school in Burnt Hills, N.Y., before moving to Cape Elizabeth during her senior year of high school.
She graduated from the University of Southern Maine and went on to pursue a 35 year career in Early Childhood Special Education that included positions at the Cerebral Palsy Center, The Infant Development Center and Woodfords Family Services. Kris touched many young lives with her kindness, dedication and expertise while also forging lifelong friendships with colleagues along the way. Kris also devoted her time to volunteer service including terms on the Boards of Directors of PROP, SAD15, and the Forest Lake Association.
Kris was the proud, devoted mother of Jonathan of Denver, Colo., and Anna of Windham; and was continuously delighted by her precious granddaughter, Ava. She is also survived by her loving husband of 34 years, William; brother, Erik Moline and wife Gloria (Scarborough), brother, Kirk Moline and wife Robin (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.), brother, Andrew Moline (Clifton Park, N.Y.); and by her proud and loving father, George A. Moline (Saratoga, N.Y.). She left us to join her cherished mother and best friend Jean Ericson Moline in heaven where together they will watch over all of us.
The treasures in Kris's life were her family, her many friends, and the many special times she made with all of them.
Kristin Moline Spitzinger
She leaves us with memories of a lifetime of wonderful moments at our home on the lake, of many family vacation trips and the many holiday family get-togethers that were often highlighted by the dinners she made by herself and with her Mom. She leaves memories of cove parties and good times with neighbors, especially her trips with her lifelong friend and neighbor Julie. There were special times too numerous to count with our friends the Mains, Mooneys, Sherlocks and Youngs from dinner and game nights to holiday parties and camping trips. Kris thought of them as special times for laughter and for building memories.
She delighted especially in her friendships with her Figari girlfriends Audrey, Becki, Beth, Nancy, Norrie, Peggy, and Terry. Their annual trips, especially to Vieques, and the fun they had together were a very important part of her life. May her presence be felt at these special times in the future and may it remind us of the way Kris lived her life: 'Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.'
Relatives and friends are invited to Kris's memorial service on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church of Gray, United Church of Christ, 11 Yarmouth Rd., Gray. The Rev. Nancy Salisbury will officiate. Refreshments at the Parish Hall will follow. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd., Gray.
Those wishing to make a donation in Kris's name, in lieu of
flowers, should consider:
Gray Fire and Rescue
125 Shaker Rd.
Gray, Maine 04039
for whose kindness and
professionalism we will
be forever grateful.