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SYLVIA HARRIMAN Obituary
She was born in the Baileyville section of Winthrop on Oct. 26, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Maud (Kaherl) Smith.
Sylvia was born, raised and resided in the same house in Winthrop for more than 90 years. She was educated in Winthrop area schools. For many years, Sylvia ran a catering business and was involved in catering at the Alfred Maxwell Jr. American Legion Post 40 for many functions, including the Winthrop Lions regular business meetings. She was a life member of the Legion's Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Winthrop Grange 209 for more than 30 years and life member of the Hillandalers Snowmobile Club.
Sylvia was the local historian and was also the neighborhood "Taxi." She enjoyed sewing, craftwork and was an excellent cross-stitcher. She attended the Winthrop Center Friends Church.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Eugene Million; her husband, Howard Harriman; two brothers, Galen Smith and Malen Smith; two sisters Thelma Webber and Mona Thompson; and a nephew, Dale Thompson.
She is survived by a son, Eugene A. "Sonny" Million, of Conway, S.C.; a daughter, Judith (Million) Williams, and her husband, Thomas, of Homosassa, Fla.; a stepson, Leon Harriman, and his wife, Nancy, of Bath; two grandchildren, Eugene A. Million Jr. and Lisa (Million) Epstein; four great-grandchildren; a niece, Nina (Webber) Mank, of Readfield; a nephew, Bruce Thompson, and his wife, Susie, of Manchester; a niece-in-law, Cindy Thompson; as well as many cousins and grand-nieces and -nephews.
Visiting will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where a celebration of Sylvia's life will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday. Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, in the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Howard Harriman Scholarship Fund, c/o Alfred Maxwell American Legion Jr. Post 40, Box 342, Winthrop 04364; or the Activities Fund at Augusta Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, 188 Eastern Ave., Augusta, ME 04330.
Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneral homes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for SYLVIA HARRIMAN
August 28, 2013
I enjoyed talking to Sylvia. She knew my Grandparents who at the time lived next door. We would talk for hours on end. She was such a nice lady but, would tell you exactly to a T what was on her mind. She never held anything back. She will be greatly missed.
Bob & Marion Pelton
August 21, 2013
Sonny, We are sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 10, 2013
sonny, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
Sandy & Dave St.Hilaire
August 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers for Sylvia's family at this difficult time. I know Sylvia (and Howard) where long standing members of the Hillandalers Snowmobile Club in Winthrop. Thier hard work and frienship where the conerstone of our club's existence. I have only met Sylvia a few times and she always was very nice to me and invited me into her home. She would tell me stories of the early days of the snowmobile club in Winthrop. I always left with a smile on my face! She will be missed!
Chris Macksey, Hilandalers SC
Jane & Carroll Cooper
August 9, 2013
Judy, So sorry to hear about your mother. She and my mother were friends for years and had a lot of good memories. Our prayers are with you.
August 8, 2013
A strong woman who passed her thoughts along. Her family is in my thoughts.
Robin Thompson Andrews
August 8, 2013
So sorry to hear about Aunt Sylvia, she was a great lady. And will be missed, she is now with all of our other angels that we have lost. I will miss her great stories , especially the ones about my dad. You are all in my thoughts & Prayers. Robin
John & Judie Currie
August 8, 2013
Sonny, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our condolences and prayers are with you.
Trish Thompson
August 8, 2013
Aunt Sylvia was an amazingly strong woman and had an incredible memory! I so enjoyed the stories she told and am grateful for the time we shared. My deepest sympathy to Judy, Sonny and the entire family.
Love,
Trish (great niece)
SONNY BARB
August 8, 2013
MOM WE LIGHT THIS CANDEL IN YOUR MEMORY OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGEATHER.WE ALL LOVE YOU
SONNY BARBARA LISA BUD SHANNON NATE NIKI KAYLA
E SONNY MILLION
August 8, 2013
MY MOM WAS SICK ALONG TIME AT LEAST NOW SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOT SUFFERING IN THE LORDS HANDS .
WE LOVE YOU: SONNY BARB
April Presby
August 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I along with my coworkers had the pleasure of taking care of your loved one. God bless your family. April Presby(CNA at Augusta Rehabilitation)
Judy Million Williams
August 7, 2013
Mom's journey ended with peace and comfort. She graciously fought a valiant battle for several years and many of us admired her courage. We hope that the memory she made with many of you will be a lasting and joyful memory. She treasured her friends and I thank you for lighting up her life.
August 7, 2013
sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing on I didn't know her well while I was growing up but our paths crossed now and then at Aunt Erma's I liked her a lot.Theresa Kaherl Pearson
Linda Wade Peters
August 7, 2013
Judy,Sonny,Lisa, Buddy,
I used to love to listen to Aunt Sylvia tell stories of the family and wished that I had had the foresight to write those memories down. I will miss visiting with her. Love to all of you.
Linda
August 7, 2013
Sonny, So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Moore McDevitt
Melissa Morrill
August 7, 2013
Judy, Sonny Lisa and Bud so sorry about Aunt Sylvia! She was a sweetie!
Cindy Cooper
August 7, 2013
Sonny,
Sorry for your loss. Your family and you are in my thougts and prayers
Richard and Jane (Watson) Perkins
August 7, 2013
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Janet Butterfield
August 7, 2013
Sonny, Lisa and Bud - so sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing. You are all in our thoughts.
Janet & Steve Butterfield
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