BARBARA J. PORTER

WINDSOR -- Barbara J. Porter, 82, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus. Barbara was born on March 14, 1930, in Everett, Mass., a daughter of the late William and Anne Luscombe.

Barbara's favorite job in life was taking care of her family and supporting them in every way she could. She was married to the love of her life, Warren K. Porter, for 55 years. One thing she always said was that she held on to Warren's shirttails and went for the ride of her life.

Gardening was one her passions, and a beautiful garden it was.

Barbara and Warren moved their family to Casco in 1970, purchased a small country store, fell in love with Maine and never looked back.

She is predeceased by her husband, Warren K. Porter; and her son, Gary A. Porter.

Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Sandra L. Laflin and her husband, Rodney, of Gardiner and their children, Jeffrey, Jessica and Angela, and Valerie J. Porter and her life partner and Barbara's adopted daughter, Sunshine Folsom, of Augusta; a daughter-in-law, Mary Porter, of Caribou, and Gary's children, Angel Pulkkinen, Aurora King (Porter), Gary Porter Jr. and Gabe Porter; great-grandchildren Tucker Thomas St. Jarre, Abby Porter and Auron King; her brother, William Luscombe Jr., and his daughter, Linda Sides, and her family, of Scituate, Mass.; and her sister-in-law and close friend, Betty Burgess, and her family, of Windsor.

A private memorial will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at a later date in Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to Kennebec Valley Humane Society, Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330.

Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME.

Condolences, photos and memories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

We love you, Mom. Godspeed.