ORONO – Kathleen F. Ireland, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Nov. 27, 2004, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Aug. 18, 1919, in Lee, the daughter of Edgar and Ina (Rich) Coffin. Kathleen was a woman of God and until her confinement attended the Church of the Good Shepherd in Old Town. Kathleen was a wonderful mother. She enjoyed writing letters of encouragement to people, was always cheerful and never complained. She is survived by eight children, Marilyn Hamilton of Holly Hill, Fla., Bruce Ireland of Prospect Harbor, Gary Ireland of Cromwell, Conn., Brian Ireland of Old Town, Peter Ireland of Hampden, Mary Hickey of Bennington, Vt., Stephen Ireland of Eddington and Deborah Clark of Swanville; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two children, Verna Ireland and Phillip Ireland. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with the Rev David Hickey officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery. For an online register book please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
KATHLEEN F. IRELAND
