BANGOR – Alphena H. Proudman, 86, died peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at a Bangor health care facility. Alphena was born July 12, 1921, in Old Town, the daughter of the late Henry and Imelda Cyr. Alphena attended Old Town schools and worked at the University of Maine in housekeeping. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, playing Beano, doing word finds, taking day trips and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Alfred Cyr, Dizzy Cyr, Kenneth Cyr and Robert Cyr; and her sister, Rose Richardson. She is survived by her brother, Victor Cyr and his wife, Judy; and by her sisters, Joan Brown, Theresa Day, Thelma Keezer and her husband, Leslie, and Juliette Richardson. Alphena is also survived by her loving daughter, Theresa Winchester and husband, Larry; and her favorite and only grandson, Brian Lee and his wife, Andrea. Friends may call 6-8 p.m Thursday, May 8, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Holy Family Church, 429 Main St., Old Town. Interment will be immediately after the service at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Old Town, and a luncheon after the internment at Holy Family Church.
ALPHENA H. PROUDMAN
