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Arlene Mank Obituary
She worked for Gardiner Oil for 10 years and as a Secretary for the VA Medical Center at Togus for many years.
She was a former member of Winter Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of the morning choir and started the evening choir. She had been president of missionary society, Sunday school superintendent, leader of vacation Bible school and started children's church. She was a former ABCOM Board member and a member of the United Mission Support Department; she was a member of the Women's Board of Gardiner General Hospital, and a member of the Bicentennial Singers, and Augusta Symphony Chorus. At her death, she was again a member of the Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, where she had attended as a child and started her married life.
Arlene was predeceased by her infant sister, Constance, and sisters Evelyn Jewell, Rachel Whittier and Beverly Burton.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth T. Mank, of Winthrop; daughter Patricia and husband Walter Guild of Farmingdale; son Richard and wife Joan of West Gardiner; daughter Judith A. Mank of Winthrop; sisters Madelyn Hunt of Gorham, and Ruth Jones of Weeks Mills; grandson Michael and wife Ruth, and great-grandson Joseph of Virginia; grandson Matthew and wife Alissa of Augusta; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.
Special thanks go to family doctor Peter Guzzetti and caregiver Pamela Lent and the Bridges Organization, as well as the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Penny Memorial United Baptist Church, Augusta. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, at the family lot in Maine Avenue Cemetery in Farmingdale.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arlene Mank
Barbara Thornton
April 19, 2011
Dear Mank Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Arlene. I
am away in Maryland at this time, Please accept my condolences.
Love Barbara Thornton
Judy Mank
April 19, 2011
Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and kind expressions of sympathy during these last weeks of Mom's life. All our family so appreciate your support.
April 17, 2011
Ken, Judy and family, I only found out today of Arlene's passing. I truly enjoyed taking care of her through Bridges and will miss seeing her. My sincere condolences. Linda Gero
Margery Mars
April 16, 2011
Judy,
To you and your family I extend my deepest sympathy. May cherished memories keep you close in thought and heart to your mother and to her love.
Debbie Perkins
April 16, 2011
Judy - how your mom must be LOVING singing with the angels now - and in time for Easter, too! Her love for the Lord, her family, and singing, are wonderful legacies that will live in all of your family! The Lord bless you and keep you, dear friend, in this time of grief. Lots of love, Deb Perkins
Beth Vincent
April 15, 2011
As Judy's college roommate at Gordon, I have had the privilege of knowing Arlene (Mrs. Mank then) since I was a teenager. She showed unconditional love and generosity to me from the start. I will miss her sensitive and keen mind, as well as her sincere interest in me and my family whenever we had the chance to catch up on the latest news. I think of her as someone with a deep and passionate faith in her Lord, a deep and passionate love for her family, and an ever youthful interest and curiosity about life. Judy,Pat,Rich and families, you are all in our prayers, Beth
April 15, 2011
Ken and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Always keep dear to your heart the memories that you all shared together. Our family hopes you find comfort in knowing that Arlene touched the hearts of many people and will be missed. Moril Gregoire and family, farmingdale, Maine
April 15, 2011
To all members of Arlene's family:
Wilma and I express our sincere condolences to you on the passing of Arlene. Arlene was a woman of many spiritual gifts and innate abilities and used them for the glory of God whenever the need and opportunity presented itself. We appreciate so much Arlene's contributions to the Lord through His Church and the support of all the Mank family during our ministry at Winter St. Baptist.
Sincerely: Rev. Harold & Wilma Carpenter
Tammy (Turner) Scanlon
April 15, 2011
Judy -- Please accept my condolences and know that you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I hope you can find some comfort in memories of years past.
April 15, 2011
Richard, Joan and family - So sorry to
hear of your loss. Arlene was a lovely
lady. May your sorrow be replaced by
fond memories of happier times.
Prayers and Blessings,
Owen & Phyllis Weeks
Litchfield, Me.
Paul and Staci Fowler
April 15, 2011
Judy,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Kathy Veilleux
April 15, 2011
Joan -- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother-in-law. Hold your memories close and may God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Richard and Margaret (Shaw) Crockett
April 15, 2011
We send our condolences to the family and pray the Lord will be very close to you all and bring comfort, peace and joy in the remembrance of all the wonderful memories...she was a special lady...
Kathy Perkins
April 15, 2011
TO the Mank Family, so sorry for your loss, I remember your Mother well, she was always so kind, gentle and a very sweet lady. I have good memories of going to your house for different activities while attending Winter St Baptist,she always had a beautiful smile. May God bless your family during this time. thoughts & prayers, Kathy Perkins
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