Geraldine “Gerry” Leighton Branscombe

    Branscombe, Geraldine “Gerry” L., 84, December 19, 2011.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home.
    OAKFIELD – Geraldine “Gerry” Leighton Branscombe, 84, passed away December 19, 2011 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with her family by her side. Gerry was born on February 8, 1927 in Houlton, the daughter of Albert Leighton and Geneva (Fortier) McKinney.
    For many years, Gerry worked for Ivey’s motel and J.C. Penney of Houlton. In her later years, she enjoyed her home at Spaulding Lake watching the loons, feeding the ducks and socializing with her neighbors. Her hobbies included quilting, crocheting, and working on puzzles, the more difficult the better. Her greatest joy was her 17 grandchildren and her 23 great-grandchildren.
    Gerry is survived by her sons, David Grant and Mary of Houlton, William “Billy” Boulier and Bernadette of Dyer Brook, Mickey Boulier and Kimberly of Crystal; daughters, Sheila Tyrrell of Orono, and Trudy Bates and her husband, Chris, of Merrill; stepchildren, Cindy Collier and Phillip Branscombe, both of Oakfield, and Robert Branscombe of Sarasota, FL; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Genie and Arthur Gove of New Limerick, and Rita and Burpee Hilston of South Berwick. She was predeceased by her parents; husbands, David P. Grant and Phillip Branscombe; daughter, Valerie Boulier and her father, Carl “Mickey” Boulier; sisters, Helen Bernier and Madeline “Mike” Ryan; brother, Albert Leighton; stepfather, Roland McKinney; son-in-law, Stephen Tyrrell.
    At Gerry’s request, there will not be any services. There will be a celebration of Gerry’s life at her home on Spaulding Lake on December 30, 2011 from 11 a.m. with a reception to follow at the Oakfield Snowmobile Club. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Ste. M, Scarborough, ME 04074-7134 or to the charity of your choice. For an online memory book or to leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.