Maxine G. DREW

DREW, Maxine G.
Maxine G. Drew, 93, of Unionville, loving wife of the late David C. Drew, passed away peacefully Friday (August 10, 2012). Born on March 4th, 1919 in Prestville, Alberta, Canada, daughter of the late David and Catherine (Murphy) Given Sr., she was a longtime resident of Unionville. Maxine was a graduate of New Hampshire State Hospital Nursing School, Class of 1941 and was employed for many years by Hartford and Bristol Hospitals as well as in private practice. An avid golfer, Maxine was a 60 year member of the Country Club of Farmington. She served as Chair of the 18 hole Ladies Group, enjoyed playing golf into her 90's and was very proud of her three holes in one. She also enjoyed organizing the Children's Holiday Party for many years. Maxine volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Bank and delivered Meals on Wheels for Service for the Elderly of Farmington. She also served on the Republican Town Committee for many years. Maxine enjoyed a wide circle of friends and appreciated the support and visits from her Bridge Group and golf friends, as well as her Nightingale Ladies. The family wishes to thank McLean Home for their kind care this past year. Maxine is survived by her two sons, David M. Drew and his wife Alexius of Farmington and James Drew and his wife Barbara of Burlington; her eight grandchildren, Susan Baskerville and her husband Bob of Knoxville, TN, Jennifer Cunningham and her husband Mike of Cheshire, Katie Mitchell and her husband Charlie of Cheshire, Kelly Drew of New York City, David Drew and his wife Erin of Melrose, MA, Lisa Drew of Unionville, Stacy Roberts and her husband John of Southington and James Drew and his wife Sarah of Portland, OR; 13 great grandchildren, Alex and Eva Baskerville, Drew, John, Daly and Griffin Cunningham, Zander and Timmy Mitchell, Abe Drew, Danielle Adorno and her husband Rob of Burlington, Erica Panasiewicz of Unionville and Olivia and Amanda Roberts of Southington; and her two great-great grandchildren, Oliver and Xavier Adorno. She was predeceased by her brother, David Given Jr., and her sister Josephine (Given) Caderette.
The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Thursday (August 16) at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Unionville. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Services for the Elderly, 321 New Britain Ave., Unionville, CT 06085 or to the Petit Family Foundation, P.O. Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc., www.ahernfuneralhome.com.