STEWART, Laverne E., 85, August 26, 2013. Friends may call at the Houlton Wesleyan Church, Fri., 2 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home.
Houlton – Laverne E. Stewart, 85, went home to be with her Lord, August 26, 2013. She was born November 22, 1927, at Hodgdon, the daughter of Allen and Olive (Damen) Adams. Laverne was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She found out early in her Christian walk that her gift was caring for others, whether it be cleaning, doing errands, taking others to their appointments or sharing her baked goods with her neighbors. She gave freely of what she had-time, resources and compassion.
Laverne leaves behind her children, Donna (Stewart) Lebel and husband, Ernie of Portland, Brenda (Stewart) Dunlop and her husband, Fred of Linneus, Paul Stewart and his wife, Linda (Bates), Kevin Stewart all of Hodgdon, Danny Stewart of Littleton; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Clifton H. Stewart in 1996 and was the last surviving sibling from a family of two sisters, Evelyn (Tracy) Adams, Iris Adams, three brothers, Steven, Kenneth and Wesley Adams, her grandson, Jeff Dunlop.
Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live.” John 11:25. Laverne, mother, grandmother and friend, you will be missed. Her family would like to thank the caring staff at Gardiner Health Care Facility and Houlton Regional Hospital. Also, Rev. Wayne Robertson and sisters and brothers in Christ at the Houlton Wesleyan Church. Thank you to her many friends and neighbors who visited and sent flowers. God bless you all.
Friends may call at the Houlton Wesleyan Church Friday, 2:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. Interment will be in the Hodgdon Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Laverne’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House or the Houlton Wesleyan Youth Center, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences or guest book: dunnfuneral.com
