Thelma Ware Obituary
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Thelma was a member of Manchester Community Church, she sang in the choir, was on the board of deacons, worship committee and a moderator.
Thelma enjoyed flowers, sewing and crafts. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brothers Carl, Norman, Paul and Timothy Whitman; sisters Priscilla Hippler and Dorothy Veilleux.
Thelma is survived by her husband, Donald C. (Bud) Ware of 69 years; daughter Pamela (Danny) Ouellette; David (Melissa) Ware of Arizona; Steven (Marilyn) Ware of Readfield and their families. Sisters Patricia Rolfe and Harriet Blanche both of Manchester; Debra Gould of Auburn; brothers Carroll Whitman of Manchester and Michael Whitman of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Nurse Darby and Certified Nurses Aide Sarah from Andwell Hospice Care, whose kindness helped Teddy and her family feel truly cared for and loved.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Andwell Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Lane, Auburn, ME 04210 or Manchester Community Church, 21 Readfield Road, Manchester, ME 04351
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church Street, Augusta, Maine.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home website, www.khrfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Paula Fike
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You always had a wonderful smile. Back when I raised Golden retriever puppies you saved all your news papers for me. R.I.P. Paula Fike
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