EASTPORT – Mildred V. Minnick, 89, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, of congestive heart failure, at Calais Regional Hospital. Mildred was born Sept. 28, 1918, in Eastport, the daughter of Frank and Evelyn (Holmes) Malloch. She graduated from Shead Memorial High School, in 1937 and married Paul R. Minnick, in 1938. He managed the J.J. Newberry store in Eastport, until 1946, when he was transferred to Rumford. They resided in Rumford and Dixfield until 1957, when he was transferred to Ithaca, N.Y. They lived in Ithaca, N.Y., until his retirement in 1970 and then returned home to Eastport. Mildred was predeceased by her husband, Paul, in 1997. She was also predeceased by brothers, Russell, Kenneth, George, Roland and Vernon Malloch; and sisters, Gladys McCutcheon and Doris Hungerford. She is survived by daughters, Sally R. Minnick of Eastport and Joyce L. Robertson of Oneida, N.Y.; a son, David P. Minnick and his wife, Debbie, of Ithaca, N.Y.; five grandchildren, her beloved granddaughter, Christine Robertson of Oneida, N.Y., and Melissa, Bethany, Meredith and Andrew Minnick of Ithaca, N.Y.; her sister-in-law, Lena Malloch; and her cousin, Naomi Spencer, both of Eastport; many very special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calais Regional Hospital, 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
MILDRED V. MINNICK
