Madeline E. Irving

IRVING, Madeline E., 93, WASHBURN, at Presque Isle, April 24, 2012. Arrangements by Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, P.I.

    WASHBURN – Madeline E. Irving, 93, died April 24, 2012, at a Presque Isle hospital. She was born August 25, 1918, in Westfield, the daughter of Cyrus and Mary (Baird) Allen.

    Maddie was a long time member of the Perham Baptist Church and was a faithful prayer warrior for family and friends. Although she considered herself a farmer’s wife, she began her working years as a teacher in a one room school house. Her love of God and her family were utmost in her life, and she also enjoyed playing games of all sorts. Maddie enjoyed the sweeter things in life, and was famous for her delicious caramel squares.

    She is survived by her husband, Ralph B. Irving of Washburn; a son and his wife, Alan and Ginette Irving of Ellenton, FL; two daughters and their husbands, Patsy and Charles Coffin of Lehigh, FL/Standish, and Cindy and Paul Callnan of Houlton; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    She was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Irving in 1970.

    Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at the Perham Baptist Church, with Rev. Dave Goupille officiating. Relatives and friends called at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment was in the Crouseville Cemetery. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Perham Baptist Church, Perham, ME 04766.

    Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be made at www.duncan-graves.com