WASHBURN – Maxine R. Wardwell, 80, wife of the late Darrell Wardwell, died May 7, 2010, in Mars Hill, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Presque Isle, daughter of the late Bert and Ethel (Ells) Sands. Mrs. Wardwell was a longtime member of Caribou Assembly of God, where she loved to attend church to worship her Lord and Savior, as well as sing. Maxine also enjoyed volunteering and spending time at Caribou Nursing Home, where she would sing for and visit the residents. She is survived by her son, Stephen Wardwell of Woodland; her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Marty Clayton of Washburn; one brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Ruby Sands of Caribou; four grandchildren, Jennifer and D.J. Wardwell, and Justin and Kevin Clayton; two great-granddaughters, Emily and Isabella Clayton; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wardwell was predeceased by her husband, Darrell, in 2001; and a brother, Philip. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, from the chapel of Mockler Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Searles, pastor of Caribou Assembly of God, officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery Perham. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
MAXINE R. WARDWELL
