COREA – Ann Cobean McIlhenny Harward died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at her home in Newark, Del. She was born April 12, 1941, to Hugh and Helen McIlhenny of Gettysburg, Pa. Ann moved to Lewiston in 1989, where she took great interest in the well being of students, faculty, staff and alumni of Bates College. She particularly enjoyed hosting the board of trustees of the college and their spouses and partners and in introducing them to the strengths and culture of the region and its citizens. Though most of her obligations arose from being the spouse of the president, Don Harward, she extended well beyond that to serve the community. With integrity, understatement and admirable poise, Ann was most responsive to the needs and interests of others. Even as she excelled in her various roles and responsibilities, she was able to express her own identity, professional and familial, for which she was both admired and loved. A Web site has been established at www.annharward.com with a full obituary, more information about a memorial concert being planned in Lewiston for mid-October and where contributions in lieu of flowers, may be sent in Ann’s honor. Notes of condolence may be sent to the Harward family through the Web site or to P.O. Box 152, Corea, ME 04624.
ANN M. HARWARD
