BANGOR – Constance Pendergast Sonthoff, 81, died July 20, 2012, at a Bangor health care facility. She was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Stoneham, Mass., daughter of Frank M. Pendergast and Dorothy (Ricker) Pendergast.
Connie graduated from Melrose High School and Hickox Secretarial School. She worked at CBS Radio and TV, Boston and New York City, and as a personnel assistant at Brandeis University. On Nov. 11, 1965, she married Herbert G. Sonthoff. Later she and Herb moved to Belfast, where she was a secretary at Crosby Junior High School, District Court and Moser and Mailloux. She was a member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, serving on the vestry and as a warden. She served on the boards at Mid Coast Mental Health Association and Belfast Public Nursing Association. In 1985 Connie and Herb moved to Waldo. Connie will be remembered for her willingness to help others, her wonderful sense of humor and her culinary skill. Perhaps Brandeis University summed up her best, proclaiming “Her infectious high spirit and love of people will be sorely missed by those whose days were brightened by her presence.”
Connie was predeceased by her husband, Herb, May 2, 2003. Her family and friends thank the staff at Westgate Manor, Bangor, for the many years of faithful and loving care.
A memorial Eucharist will be held at a date to be announced later at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court St., Belfast, with the Rev. Martha Kirkpatrick officiating. Those who wish may contribute to Westgate Manor Activities Fund, 750 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401 or St. Margaret’s Church, 95 Court St., Belfast, ME 04915. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.ripostafh.com.