ORONO – Sarah Smith Hasbrouck, 82, passed away Nov. 21, 2010, with her loving husband by her side at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Francis A. and Charlotte (Benedict) Smith. Raised in Buffalo, N.Y., Sarah attended Elmwood School and graduated from Buffalo Seminary. She and her family spent summers in Leland, Mich., a special place where many of her lifelong friendships were forged. She followed in her mother’s footsteps to Vassar College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Sarah then moved to New York City in 1950, where she worked for the Ford Foundation, Regional Plan Association and St. Georges Episcopal Church. She and Sherman found each other and married in 1965, then moved to Orono. She remained at home with Sherman, happy and comfortable, until her departure. Sarah will be remembered for her many years of unassuming community leadership. In Orono she started the Trained Family Aides program, which trained local people to provide assistance in medical and other family emergencies. Sarah served in a volunteer capacity as the point of contact, matching those in need with appropriate service providers. Sarah was a wonderful friend, daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, whose sense of humor will bring laughter to us for years to come. Beyond her immediate circle she delivered God’s message of love to the community through her selfless actions. Throughout her life, she had a gift of spiritually touching those around her, and had a knack for seeking out – and finding – those who needed help. Her acts of kindness benefited many, some of whom never had the good fortune of knowing her personally. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Sherman Hasbrouck of Orono; a son, Dwight Hasbrouck and wife, Emily, of Nashville, Tenn.; two stepsons, Joel Hasbrouck and wife, Lisa, of Ridgewood, N.J., and Brian Hasbrouck of Arlington, Mass.; grandchildren, Leo, Siena and Ariane; a brother, Philip Smith and wife, Julie, of Burlington, N.C.; and a sister, Julia Dutton and husband, Art, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Orono. A service of Brookings-Smith, LaBeau Chapel, Orono.
SARAH HASBROUCK
