AUGUSTA – Synthia Marie Ware, 69, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Maine Medical Center, Portland, after a brief illness. She was born July 30, 1940, in Gardiner, the daughter of Raymond C. and Lillian M. (Sidelinger) Rollins. Synthia attended Hallowell and Augusta schools, graduating from Cony High School in 1959. She was employed as a food service worker in the Augusta schools nutrition program for 20 years, after which she retired to be a homemaker and caregiver. She also was employed with Bell Shops Ladies and Children’s Clothing Store and State Street Cinemas, both of Augusta. Synthia was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will long be remembered for her love and compassion for others. She was an avid collector of Boyd’s Bears, and resin, plush and porcelain dolls. She also donated her time as a den mother for Cub Scout Pack 608 and was a volunteer worker with Augusta East Little League concessions. She also enjoyed her yearly trips to St. Augustine, Fla., and was a member of the Red Hat Society. In recent years, she enjoyed traveling to watch her granddaughter’s softball and field hockey games around the state. She was predeceased by her father; her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth C. Ware; and a son, Stephen S. Ware. Synthia is survived by her mother, Lillian M. Rollins of Pittston; her son, Kevin Ware and his wife, Stephanie, of Holden; her granddaughter, Kayla Marie of Holden; her brother, Robert C. Rollins of Windsor; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her dearly, especially her special granddaughter; her three special great-nieces, Ashley, Alyssa and Jessica; along with her adopted daughter and grandchildren, Debbie, Darcy and Jared; and special longtime friends, Gladys, Gloria, Joanne and Roberta. Family and friends may visit 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, where a celebration of Synthia’s life will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Graveside committal services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, at the old Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. For those who wish, contributions in Synthia’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.
SYNTHIA M. WARE
