Alice M. Kitchin

1927 - 2015

Alice M. (Joslin) Kitchin passed away July 29, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan, Maine. She was born March 26, 1927 in North Kingston, R.I., the daughter of Charles and Anne (Tisdale) Joslin.
Alice loved sailing and enjoyed going on their sailboat named "Summer Song" with her husband after work to relax. They would sail to the islands in Newport and Jamestown, sometimes taking the children and grandchildren for the day. Being with her family was her greatest enjoyment. She was a member of the Wickford Art Society, painting lighthouses and displaying at art festivals. Alice had many talents, including being a soft and gentle person who will be greatly missed.
Alice is survived by her daughter, Sandra Blomstedt and husband Richard; son, Bruce Edwards and wife Carol of Skowhegan; stepson and one daughter; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; half-sister, Carol Albro; half-brother, Richard Albro. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, who passed away in 2014; a son, Ernest Jr., as well as a brother and four sisters.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Cedar Ridge Center for all the loving care and support they provided during Alice's stay.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2105 at 11 a.m. at Sunset View Cemetery, Route 2, Norridgewock, Maine with Reverend Nathan Richards officiating. A reception will be held after the graveside service at the Congregational Church, 36 River Road, Norridgewock, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Alice's memory to the Alzheimer's Association Maine, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074 or MaineGeneral HomeCare and Hospice, 10 Water St., Suite 307, Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.