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Edna Sherburne Obituary
She was survived by her son, Raymond and his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Susan Belisle and her husband, Kevin; and her youngest daughter, Gail and her husband, David. Edna was also survived by her brother, Kenneth Smith of Ireland and a very special niece, Pam Alston and her husband, James. Edna had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren here in the United States and also England.
She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice E. Sherburne in 1973; son, Stanley Potts in 2010; son, Ronald Potts in 2015; daughter, Sandra Sherburne Provencher in 2002; and eldest daughter, Patricia Sherburne Ordway also in 2015.
Edna was a native of Erith, Kent England and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, where she met her husband of 27 years. She came to the United States in 1946 and became a United States citizen. She was a long time member of the War Bride Association. Edna enjoyed people and made friends wherever she went. She also loved going on cruises with friends and traveling with family.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at McClary Cemetery in Epsom.
In lieu of flower donations may be made to Hospice of Aroostook, 14 Access Highway Caribou, Maine 04736.
Arrangements by Faye Funeral Home, Presque Isle, Maine
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Memories and Condolences
for Edna Sherburne
Tammy Alston
December 2, 2015
The times that I was able to spend with my great aunt were very fleeting, but I will always remember her gentle ways and personality. She had a sharp wit and a ready smile - the world has truly lost a great lady. Until we meet again in the next life, rest in peace.
LINDA KENNY
November 26, 2015
I have very fond memories of Edna along with an appreciation of her baking skills.
Bob Smith
November 10, 2015
Olive and I send our deepest sympathy to Ray and all Edna's family.
I am a nephew but only met Aunt Edie on two occasions after she moved to USA. Fortunately one of those was just last year when she visited Toronto with Ray and Elaine. We all had a fine dinner with lots of reminiscing. My brother Eddy and I were amazed at how great our aunt looked and how clear her mind was at such an advanced age.
My mum Hilda (long since passed on) was particularly fond of Edna and they did meet up a few times in later life.
Sharon Fitzgerald
November 10, 2015
Ken . Iris Smith . Sharon all family send there sympathy to you all. Dad feels very sad at the loss of the last of his siblings. She had a great life, but is resting in peace now. All our love. Xxxxxx
Shirley Plummer
November 9, 2015
Rest in peace Aunt Edna
Fred and Carrol Volquardsen
November 8, 2015
Our lives have been made richer crossing the path of this grand lady and her family. Our condolences go to all who loved her, with deepest regards.
Eddie Smith
November 8, 2015
Rest in peace Aunt Edie.
Michele Thomas
November 7, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Edna, the war bride numbers may dwindle, but the love lives on.
From your sisters and war babies of the War World 2 War Brides Association.
Michele, Editor of the WWII War Brides Association &
Host of the American War Bride Experience at
http://uswarbrides.com/
(Belgian War Baby - USS Brazil)
pamela alston
November 7, 2015
what im feeling right now is hard to put into words...i loved Edna ,and im going to miss her deeply,she was so special to me......she had a good long life,most of which was very active,and made many friends on both sides of the Atlantic-over the years as she traveled back and forth from her old home to her new one..she had Family all over,whether actual kin or not..due to her being born and raised to adulthood in England during world War 11 (she served in the Woman's Royal Air Force (WRAF)she was particularly fond of her music from that era and regularly sang along with the recordings.i will miss hearing that and good naturedly arguing with about her numerous brothers and sisters.now they are reunited.....God speed ......
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