WESTON – Alice B. Gilpatrick, R.N., 98, wife of the late Roland Gilpatrick, died Feb 3, 2009, at her home in Weston. She was born Aug. 12, 1910, in North Lake, New Brunswick, the daughter of Charles F. and Pearl (Taylor) Boone. Alice was a registered nurse for 38 years. After her retirement she remained active in nursing, helping people in her surrounding area. Alice worked on the dairy farm with her husband and operated some of the equipment. She was one of the founders of East Grand Health Center and served on the board of directors. She was a member of Danforth Baptist Church and played the organ there for many years. She served on the board of directors of Danforth Residential Center. Alice was a member of Danforth Garden Club, the Knitting Guild, a local area book club, Aroostook Hospital Alumni Association, Houlton Regional Hospital Auxiliary, the school board and the Grange. She was a wonderful neighbor who would stop and visit going to or returning from work. A special thanks goes to all of Alice’s caregivers and Dr. Ted Sussman. She is survived by a foster son, Sheldon Barker of Weston; three grandchildren, Christine McLaughlin, Susan Barker and William Barker; and their mother, Shirley Barker; four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; special friends, Gertrude Bartlett and Mildred Faulkner; many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends too numerous to name. In addition to her husband, Roland; and her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Gwen Way and Winifred Smith. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Clay Funeral Home-Bartlett Chapel, 24 Houlton Road, Danforth, and noon- 2 p.m. Friday at Danforth Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Peter Grenier officiating. Friends and family are invited to a gathering after the funeral at First Settlers Lodge, Weston. Spring interment will be at Danforth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Breast Cancer Association or Danforth Baptist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. For an online guest book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
ALICE E. (BOONE) GILPATRICK, R.N.
