CALAIS – Charlotte “Erdine” Townsend Claridge, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Calais Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Calais, the daughter of Albert Townsend and Elizabeth Townsend Griffin; and stepfather, Leo Griffin. Erdine graduated from Calais Academy in 1939 and married Willard B. Claridge Sept. 25, of that same year. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and neighbor. Her most enjoyable times were spent with family, friends and neighbors, especially with those in “The Union.” Her hobbies included cooking, knitting, crafts, writing poetry and listening to music. She loved her God, family and her country. Erdine will be sadly missed, but her memories will live on forever. Erdine was predeceased by her husband of 64 years in 2003; her parents; stepfather; and a brother, Verne Townsend. She is survived by her son, Wayne Claridge and his wife, Sue, of Calais; a daughter, Gayle Lindsay and her husband, Joseph, of St. Stephen, New Brunswick; a brother, Eugene and his wife, Patricia, of Calais; a sister, Lois Griffin Hardy of Enfield, Conn.; eight grandchildren, Catherine and David Stone, Crista and Scott Lukoski, Craig and Antonieta Claridge-Fenderson; Cherilyn and Dean Palmer, Troy Claridge, Joell Lindsay, William “Billy” Lindsay, and Jon and Tabitha Lindsay; nine great-grandchildren, Tessa Claridge, Dominique and Dustin Fenderson, Hannah and Jackson Stone, Grant and Paige Palmer and Gavin and Travis Lindsay; several nieces, nephews and close friends. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Calais Cemetery with a celebration of life and time of fellowship after. At the request of the family, there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Erdine’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 470 Forest Ave., Suite 302, Portland, ME 04101 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
CHARLOTTE ‘ERDINE’ CLARIDGE
