Ladner, Catherine Pauline (Watson), 85, Easton; in Mars Hill, August 16, 2008. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
EASTON – Catherine P. Ladner, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2008, at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill. She was born February 19, 1923, in Limestone, the daughter of Wallace and Alma (Baker) Watson.
She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Catherine was truly a farm wife working both in the house and in the fields. The beautiful mittens she knit warmed many a child and adult’s hand. Any child that entered her house never left without one of her home baked cookies, except at Halloween when homemade popcorn balls were the order of the day. She was a member of the Easton Pentecostal Church where she served for many years as the Sunday School Secretary/Treasurer.
Catherine was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Leon Howe Ladner; a grandson, Stacy Leon Winger and a great-granddaughter, Cassidy J. Richardson; as well as brothers, Wallace and Lewis Watson. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Loris and Michael Allen and Leonna and Daniel King all of Easton; four grandsons and their wives, Jay and Ana Marie Winger, Brad and Tammy Winger, Andrew and Nicole King, Joshua and Julie King; five great-grandsons, Brian Lunney-Winger, Jaren and Karsen Winger, Blake King and Gabriel King; as well as many special nieces and nephews.
Friends called 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Maxwell officiating. Interment took place following the service at Estes Park in Easton. In keeping with Catherine’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Easton Kiwanis Club Service Projects, P.O. Box 291, Easton, ME 04740. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one of His Saints Psalm 116:15. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
