Orono - Alice E. Kimball, 96, of Orono, ME, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with her niece, Beth Kimsey, by her side. Alice was born in Millinocket, ME, on March 22, 1928, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Sophie (Thibodeau) Kimball. She was predeceased by her brother Captain George F. Kimball and her sisters Mary Gerry and Louise Kinnaly. She is survived by her sister-in-law Caroline Kimball of Coral Gables and Marco Island, FL.
She is also survived by five nieces Margaret Boxold of Springfield, MA; Judith Zucco, and her husband Peter, of Old Saybrook, CT; Elizabeth Kimsey, and her husband Michael, of Bangor, ME; Susan and her husband James, of Bailyville, ME; and Terese Peterson and her husband Michael of Millinocket, ME, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, and grand nephews; very dear, longtime friend, Deanna Charves of Marlborough, MA.
Alice resided in Marlborough, MA, for 43 years prior to moving to Orono five years ago. She had previously lived in both Boston and Natick before taking up residence in Marlborough. She retired from New England Power Service Company (now National Grid) in 1990 after 42 years of service as an executive secretary. Her faith was always an important part of her life, and she was a volunteer for several ministries at St. Matthias Church in Marlborough. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Tenants Association where she lived and was a retired member of the Marlborough Medical Reserve Corps.
She enjoyed extensive traveling throughout Europe in her lifetime. She was also an avid football fan and loved the challenge of playing bridge, cribbage and dominos.
Relatives and friends are invited to call 9 am until 10:30 am, Tuesday October 29, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. John’s Catholic Church, 217 York St. Bangor. The Rite of Committal will be held 11 am Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Millinocket Cemetery.
Those wishing to remember Alice in a special way may, donate in her memory to St. Joseph Hospice, 900 Broadway, Suite 4, Bangor, ME 04401, or St. Francis House, 39 Boylston, St., Boston, MA 02116 or the charity of one's choice.
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