Helen Alice Pangburn

    Pangburn, Helen A., 94, December 29, 2010.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.  Graveside services to be held in the spring.
    LUDLOW – Helen Alice Pangburn, 94, died December 29, 2010 in Houlton. She was born June 28, 1916 in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Frank and Mary Jane (Kent) Parks.
    She loved her family unconditionally. Her greatest joy was preparing and cooking for her family gatherings and telling Dad to get the tables and chairs set up and to “forget that newspaper for now”. She was a member and officer of O.E.S., Rebekahs and T.O.P.S. She was especially proud of having achieved the rank of K.O.P.S.
    She was a pasty cook and chef at the Atlantis Hotel in Kennebunk and a Bowdoin College fraternity. She had many interest and occupations including being a hairdresser, nurses aid, 4-H club leader, taught cake decorating and ceramics.
    She loved oil painting, quilting, crafts and was an avid reader.
    She is survived by her children, Terry and Judy Pangburn of Holden, Sandra and Robert Henderson of Littleton, Stephen and Sharon Pangburn of Ludlow, Roger and Pat Pangburn of CA, Mary Jane and Harold Targuay of WA, Dana and Donna Pangburn of GA, Linda and Charles Pence of CA and Craig Pangburn of Ludlow; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Pangburn Sr.; a son, Clarence Pangburn Jr; four sisters, Margaret Sharples, Adelaide Eddy, Molly Groneng and Phyllis Kinne; four brothers, Harry, George, Donald and Eugene Parks.
    Special thanks for the unfailing kindness and professionalism the staff showed Helen at Madigan Estates.
    Graveside services will be announced in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Cary Library, 107 Main Street, Houlton ME 04730 or Houlton Humane Society, P.O. Box 548, Houlton ME 04730. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.