SOLON – Dale Ruth (Duval) Redmond, 54, died March 11, 2010, at Tufts Medical Center, Boston. She was born May 17, 1955, in Jackman, daughter of Richard “Dick” and Joyce Duval. Dale was a graduate of Forest Hills High School, Jackman, Class of 1973. She went on to college and received an associate degree in animal medical technology. For her entire life, she was known as someone who loved “all creatures, great and small.” On Aug. 30, 1991, she began a second life as the recipient of a liver transplant and since then had lived a full and rich life. Dale lived in a number of Maine communities and always did her part in contributing and volunteering for many causes. Dale was very proud to be a lifetime member of William B. Doughty Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 5723 and had just recently became a member of Arno E. Hughey American Legion Auxiliary No. 122, both of Jackman. She had been a hospice volunteer and was a member of Solon Homemakers’ Extension. She attended services and was an active part of the church community at Solon Congregational Church, serving as treasurer for 10 years. Dale will be remembered by many for her catering skills which involved functions at Masonic Keystone Lodge No. 80, Solon Congregational Church, annual open house of the Jackman Alumni Association and the annual New Year’s Eve celebration for the Jackman community. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crafts, gardening and people. Dale was well known throughout her communities and had gathered many friends and acquaintances through her last employment at William’s Store, Bingham. Dale was predeceased by her father and an infant brother. She is survived by her partner, Dana Hall of Solon; his daughters, Erin and Emily and their families; and a very special “Nana’s boy,” Gavin. In addition, she is survived by her mother, Joyce Duval of Jackman; her four sisters and one brother and their families, Melinda Duval of Ashland, Mary Harmon of Saco, Jolyne Guay of Greenville, Mona Bishop of Stanwood, Wash., and Richard Duval Jr. of Cheyenne, Wyo. She is also survived by two aunts, two uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and many, many friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. Anthony’s Church, American Legion Hall, Main Street, Jackman, with Father Richard Malo officiating. In lieu of flowers, the families request that memorial donations be made in Dale’s memory to William B. Doughty VFW Auxiliary No. 5723, care of Treasurer, 10 Forest Haven Drive, Jackman, ME 04945 or Solon Congregational Church, P.O. Box 86, Solon, ME 04979. Arrangements are under the care of Giberson Funeral Home, 18 River St., Bingham.
DALE RUTH (DUVAL) REDMOND
