SHERMAN – Barbara H. (Curtis) Sides, 95, died Sept. 26, 2010, in Patten. She was born May 29, 1915, in Sherman, the daughter of Daniel and Mary “Matey” (Harris) Curtis. She graduated from Aroostook State Teachers College and taught school in Castle Hill, Shin Pond, Patten and Sherman. She spoke fondly of those 34 years as an elementary teacher and amazing remembered each and every student. She was a lifelong, active member of Washburn Memorial Church, Sherman. An avid gardener, she loved being outside with nature. She especially enjoyed feeding and housing the wild birds. She delighted in sharing her passion for beautiful flowers with her church, family and friends. For many years she enjoyed hosting some of her dear friends, “the card players,” and looked forward to their evenings together. Blessed with a great memory and longevity, she was very knowledgeable of family history, going back to the Mayflower, and fortunately gave many generations of family a sense of meaningful, timeless connection. That bond was nowhere more strongly felt than at her holiday table, where ancestral reminiscences were shared. Barbara was loved by many, especially her nieces and nephews, who regarded her as the cornerstone of the family, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband, Clayton Sides; two sisters, Florence Giles of Sherman and Charlotte Tucker of Cherryfield; two brothers, Alton Curtis and Freeman Curtis, both of Sherman; one nephew, Eldon Giles of Caribou; and one great-nephew, Christopher Curtis of Sherman. She is survived five nephews, Duane Giles, Harris Tucker, Frank Tucker, Daniel and Steven Curtis; three nieces, Althea Zimmerman, Adriann Tucker and Bonnie Harris and their families; and one special cousin, Ella Emery, who recently celebrated her 95th birthday and resides at Mountain Heights. The family members express their sincere gratitude to the caregivers at Mountain Heights Health Care Facility and Hospice of Aroostook. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Washburn Memorial Church, Sherman, where funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Daniel Prioux officiating. Interment will be at Golden Ridge Cemetery. Those who wish may donate a children’s book to Sherman Public Library in Barbara’s memory and it would be appreciated. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
BARBARA H. (CURTIS) SIDES
