HOULTON – Gertrude Henderson, 93, died Oct. 9, 2003, at a local healthcare facility. She was born Aug. 10, 1910, at Houlton, the daughter of James and Bernice (Kervin) Stewart. Gertrude was a member of the Houlton Methodist Church. She taught in the Hodgdon and Houlton area school for more than 32 years. After retiring in 1968, she was a member of the National and Maine Retired Teachers Association. Gertrude is survived by her great-nephew, John Maxell and his wife, Alison, their daughters, Olivia and Delaney, all of Lincoln, R.I.; special friends, Tom and Lynn Weston. She was predeceased by her husband, Irving T. Henderson in 1975; one sister, Clara Maxell; and one nephew, Robert Maxell. A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Linneus Cemetery, with the Rev. Pat MacHugh officiating. Gifts may be made in Gertrude’s memory to the Cary Library or the charity of one’s choice, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730.
GERTRUDE HENDERSON
