BANGOR – Erin McGrath Woolley, 26, died March 16, 2010, in Lebanon, N.H. She was born March 12, 1984, in Bangor, the daughter of T. Russell “Russ” and Anna “Nan” (Sargent) Woolley. Erin attended Bangor High School, where she was the senior speaker at her 2002 graduation. She graduated summa cum laude in 2006 from the University of Maine, Orono, where she majored in English and women’s studies. Erin also spent one semester studying abroad at Hull University in England, where she continued to pursue her academic passions. After graduating from the University of Maine, Erin dedicated her energies to caring for women and children by working for Spruce Run, Bangor. In 2007 Erin enrolled at Vermont Law School where she continued to advocate for women and children, working during the summer of 2008 for a local non-profit organization. During the summer of 2009 she worked for the United States District Attorney’s Office in Bangor. Erin would have graduated with a juris doctor degree in May, and had planned on practicing family law. At a young age, Erin found her niche in swimming, competing for the Bangor YMCA and YWCA teams, Bangor High School and the University of Maine. Erin was a passionate individual with a zest for life and contagious enthusiasm for all she did. Erin fought her toughest battle against Hodgkins lymphoma during the past year, but always maintained a positive and bright outlook. Erin is survived by her parents of Bangor; one brother, Kyle Woolley of Boston; the love of her life, Samuel Weaver of Vermont; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor. Erin requested that this be a celebration and in honor of that, colorful “party attire” is requested. A service honoring and celebrating Erin’s life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ohio Street, Bangor. Burial will be immediately after at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Erin M. Woolley Scholarship Fund, Vermont Law School, 2010 Class Gift, P.O. Box 96, South Royalton, VT 05068 or Spruce Run, P.O. Box 653, Bangor, ME 04402-0653. Written condolences may be offered at www.kileyandfoley.com.
ERIN MCGRATH WOOLLEY
