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Heather STANGEL Obituary

STANGEL Heather Marie Stangel, beautiful, beloved daughter passed away suddenly Sunday, March 16th, 2014. She was born in Quincy, MA on October 17th, 1978. She grew up in Gardiner, Maine before moving to the Boston area in 2001. She was a graduate of Gardiner Area High School, St. Anselm College and Wentworth Institute. Heather was an avid sports enthusiast. She was a swimmer, runner and played field hockey and rugby throughout her school years. She loved all Boston sports teams, especially her Patriots and Red Sox. She was a beautiful, loving, generous, innocent spirit, who gifted her family and friends with her frequent Heatherisms. Heather had a strong work ethic, who put her all into everything she did. Her love of sports, music, books, family, friends and traveling with her girls were her life. Heather is survived by her parents Joseph & Nancy Stangel of Gardiner, Maine, her sister Danielle Stangel & fianc Clifford Albert of West Gardiner, Maine, her brother Justin Stangel & fiance Cherryl Madsen of Pittston, Maine, sister Katie Maclaine and husband John of Windham, Maine, sister Jessie Stangel and her partner Richard Howell of Gardiner, Maine, maternal grandparents Robert & Lynne Himelrick of Crystal Lake, Florida, paternal grandmother June Stangel of Quincy, Massachusetts, special friends Michelle Vaughan, Jaimee Steiner and Melissa Jacobson, her high school traveling posse Jill Diamond, Crystal Le, Gretchen Corcoran & Erin Newcomb. Also, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended families who loved her very much. She was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Jesse Himelrick, paternal grandfather, Ernest Stangel, great aunt, Mary Himelrick and uncle, Donald North. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours are Thursday, March 20th 4:00-7:00 P.M. and a celebration of life will be held Friday, March 21st at 11:00 A.M. at Staple Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., GARDINER, ME 04345. A burial will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations in Heather’s memory may be made to Lustgarten Foundation: Pancreatic Research. Please make your check payable to: The Lustgarten Foundation and mail to: The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 or your local animal humane society.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Mar. 19, 2014.

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April 5, 2014

Nancy,Joe and family...How saddened we all are at this news. All our love and know you are all in our prayers. Heather's smile will be in our hearts. John and Nancy Ward

Bill Carpenter

March 31, 2014

Joe, Nancy and Family. We were so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as always. Bill, Dede, Ashleigh, Alex and Zach

Aisling AC Clifford

March 28, 2014

Heather was a wonderful staff at Walden Street School and i was one of her students.
I remeber when she would take me to MCC three times a week. She would tell me all about when she played sports in high school. You would always be in my class and help me with math when i did not understand. Whenever we were on our way to MCC i loved that you would blast the music with us.
Taking me on off grounds and helping me out on a daily basic. You are gone but not forgotten thanks for being an amazing staff.

Donna Hadsell

March 26, 2014

Joe and family,so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you at this sad time.

Leila Mills

March 25, 2014

Dear Joe & Nancy, My heartfelt sympathy to you both in the loss of your daughter. Love&Peace, Leila Mills

Roxy Getchell Mystic Maine Quilts

March 22, 2014

Nancy, so very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Olivia Mercier

March 21, 2014

I can still so easily recall her sort of magical quiet charm dating back to when I met her at the OC Woodman School. Heather was awesome, everything about her. Always kind and funny and fun.

Blessings & Love Stangel Family

Jody Corcoran

March 21, 2014

Stangel Family,

I had the pleasure of getting to know Heather over the years as she was a close friend of my wife Gretchen. She always seemed to have a smile on her face and was a genuinely fun person to be around. I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ken Plourde

March 21, 2014

Joe and family, so sorry for your lost. Thoughts and prayer are with you

Meagan Damon

March 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to you all. Heather will be greatly missed. Her face could light up a room. May she remain forever in your hearts.

Cathy Maddox

March 20, 2014

Dear Joe and Family, So sorry for your loss, please know that everyone here at Togus has you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

March 20, 2014

Sorry very sorry to hear of your loss....

March 20, 2014

To the Stangel Family,
I am so sorry for you loss.
Tracy Pushard

Sarah Paterson

March 20, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Heather was a kind and sweet person who is remembered fondly among her classmates - even those of us who were not fortunate enough to stay in touch with her after high school. Your family is in my thoughts.

Justin Booska

March 20, 2014

It was an absolute pleasure to work alongside Heather; she was a role model for the girls/students and staff alike. Both the community as a whole and I personally miss her presence greatly. Thank you for all of your lessons, laughs, and listening - you really were a good human. *My sincerest condolences to the Stangel family and all of those who ever had the honor of knowing Heather* Peace + Love, Always & Forever ~ Justin Booska.

March 20, 2014

Joe & Nancy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. You & your family will be in our prayer.
Mike & Lisa Shea

Andria Pizzi

March 20, 2014

You will be greatly missed. You made such an amazing impact with the kids you worked with. You touched all of their lives and were so special in all of our lives. You will be truly missed. May you live on forever. My deepest condolences to the Stangel family

John Colombo

March 19, 2014

My Thoughts go out to The Stangel Family

I worked with Heather at Cook Restaurant.
She was a Great Partner and always made me Smile.
She will be missed by Everybody

Jessica Merrill Sardinas

March 19, 2014

Nancy, Joe and family,
I am so sad to learn of Heather's sudden passing. May the love that surrounds you help you through the days ahead. Your family is in my thoughts and my childhood memories of Heather are in my heart.

Suzanne Mann

March 19, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. I remember her as a sweet, kind and sensitive child at Pray Street School. May all your memories keep you strong during this difficult time.

March 19, 2014

Joe,Nancy and Famly we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in are thoughts and prayers.

Chief Beau and Cindy

March 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
Shane & Genni Malloy

Peter Dolley

March 19, 2014

Joe and Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jim & Gerry Gurney

March 19, 2014

Joe and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

March 19, 2014

Joe, Nancy and family,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Love,

Tom, Beverly and family

Wilma Merrill

March 19, 2014

Dear Joe & Nancy
It was with great sadness that I heard of the loss of your beautiful daughter Heather. Such beautiful flowers have a season then tragically are gone but never to be forgotten. She brightened up her world and also that of others around her. I want you to know my thoughts are with you and your family.

Ross Cushing

March 19, 2014

I have wonderful memories of Heather as a child growing up in Gardiner. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stangel family.

Heidi McLaughlin

March 19, 2014

The Stangel Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this time. I played Field Hockey and graduated with Heather. I always will remember her smiling face and sense of humor she had. How she was always there for anyone and would help out in any way she could. She will be missed dearly by all those close to her and even those who just knew her. The class of '97' from a Gardiner Area High has lost a wonderful member she will never be forgotten.. RIP Heather <3

Kelli and Ben Baker

March 19, 2014

So sorry...We are thinking of The Stangel Family and all of Heather's loved ones.

Moe McNally

March 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you travel this very difficult road. The Gardiner Field Hockey community feels your loss and will forever remember Heather and that beautiful smile.

Matt, Alissa and Lily Mank

March 19, 2014

Jessie, "Fancy" and Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!

Sandy & Ken Peckham

March 19, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

Ralph & Patty D'Angelo

March 19, 2014

Stangel Family,

Words and no action can convey to anyone of you how such a loss can shine a light for such a life taken far to early from those who deeply loved her. Bless her in life and in passing, may you all find peace with your love as a family for one another.

March 19, 2014

Joe, Nancy and Family. You are in our thought and prayers.

Chris & Brenda DeLisle

The Archibald Family

March 19, 2014

Our hearts go out to all of you during this time. We are surrounding you with love and light. Heather will surely be missed by each life that she touched. A sweet soul who's memory will live on forever.

Lisa Newell

March 19, 2014

Joe and Family;
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Rich and Sheena DelMonte

March 19, 2014

We are deeply sorry for your loss, know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Stanel family. Hugs to our dear friends Joe and Nancy, love you.

Charlene McFarland

March 19, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

David Cogley

March 18, 2014

Joe,
Kitty and I send our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Debbie Madsen

March 18, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Know that we are deeply saddened by your loss. Hugzzzzz. We love you all

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