RIPLEY and BANGOR – Beverly Grant, 91, died Nov. 2, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Dexter, a daughter of John and Gladys (Mann) Bane. She graduated from Corinna Union Academy, Class of 1939. She had been employed as a stitcher at Dexter Shoe Co. for many years. She was a member of the Ripley Chat and Sew Extension. Gladys is survived by her husband, Wilmont of Bangor; a daughter, Linda Bridgham and husband, George, of Bangor; granddaughter, Shannon Goodine and husband, Derik, of Naples; special great-granddaughters, Meaghan and Kennedi Goodine; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Grant of Dexter. She was predeceased by her son, Barry Grant. Private burial will be at Maloon Cemetery, St. Albans. Memorial donations may be made to Ripley United Methodist Church, care of Mrs. Dorothy Hutchins, 258 Lane Road, Ripley, ME 04930. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.


