Laura Mae Halacy

NORWAY -– Laura Mae Halacy, 94, of the Milton Road, Milton Township, died on March 9, 2011 at the Norway Living Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Norway on March 3, 1917, the daughter of Nathan and Grace (Bean) Ethridge. She graduated from Norway High School Class of 1935.

Laura enjoyed camping, gardening, knitting and spending time with her family. For a few years, she had worked at the Bethel IGA Store. She had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories about the old days.

She was married in Rumford Center on May 8, 1941 to John E. Halacy, who died in Rumford on December 3, 1993.

Survivors include sons, Richard Halacy and wife, Brenda of Milton Township, Robert Halacy and wife, Barbara of Dixfield, and Elliott Halacy and wife, Kathy of Auburn; six grandchildren, Trina Bellegarde and husband, Charles of Mexico, Michael Halacy of Milton Township, John Halacy of Milton Township, Douglas Halacy and wife, Theresa of Lewiston, Janice LeBlond of Auburn, and Jason Halacy and wife, Heather of Auburn; eight great-grandchildren; Tawn MacDonald of Milton Township; and a special niece; Shirley Kimball and husband; Richard of Waterford.

A special thanks to Stephens Memorial Hospital and staff, Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center and staff and to Beacon Hospice and staff.

Interment in the spring will be conducted 11 AM Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Abbotts Mills Cemetery, Rumford. Those who desire may contribute to the Patient’s Activity Fund, c/o Norway Rehabilitation & Living Center, 29 Marion Ave., Norway, ME 04268 in her memory.

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Laura Mae Halacy