NEW LIMERICK – May Kitchen Severson, 92, died Jan. 1, 2008, at a local health care facility. She was born May 18, 1915, in Houlton, the daughter of Arthur S. and Eva (Whittier) Kitchen. May was a member of Houlton Unitarian Church, and was a graduate of Houlton High School, Class of 1932 and University of Maine – Presque Isle. She received her teaching degree at Treton State, N.J., and taught school for 28 years in Maine and New Jersey. May is survived by her son, Gary Severson; her daughter-in-law, Linda Severson, both of Houlton; her grandson, Parker Severson of Los Angeles; a niece, Susan Kluge of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; a nephew, Dr. James K. Archibald of Montreal, Quebec; several great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Leta K. Archibald and Nina K. Berry. At May’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Gifts may be made in May’s memory to Houlton Health Service Foundation, the Unitarian Church of Houlton or the charity of one’s choice, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730.
MAY KITCHEN SEVERSON
