PATTEN – Betty D. Quint, 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully in the early morning hours of March 5, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1932, the daughter of Pearl and Gertrude (Stairs) Desmond. She was born and raised in Island Falls, and graduated from Island Falls High School. She was baptized and became a member of Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church in 2006. Betty enjoyed reading, traveling to Florida and summers at Shin Pond. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Frederick of Patten; daughter, Carol Matthews of Westbrook; son, Calvin “Chip” Webb and his wife, Betsy, of Hampden; son, Craig Webb and his wife, MeMe, of Cumberland; daughter, Sheila Giles and her husband, Stephen, of Patten; son, Eric Quint and his wife, Jaede, of Sherman; grandchildren, Chris and Aron Matthews, Cameron and Gordon Webb, Carrie and Cassey Webb, Katelyn and Caleb Giles, and Cassidy Quint; great-granddaughter, Majah Matthews; brothers, Dale Desmond and his wife, Winnie, Donald Desmond and his wife, Brenda, and Kenneth Desmond and his wife, Pat; sisters, Katherine Merrill and her husband, Bob, and Sharon Porter; sisters-in-law, Pauline Foster, Mabel Desmond and Jackie Desmond; many special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; first husband, Stephen Webb; and brothers, Lloyd “Sike” Desmond, Jerry Desmond and Terry Desmond. The family extends their sincere thanks to Patten Ambulance Service for their care and compassion the last several years. Family and friends may call 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will begin 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tae Sung Kang officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate in Betty’s name to Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church, care of Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton, ME 04730.
BETTY D. QUINT
