Lois M. (Lincoln) Strout, 89, died peacefully December 30, 2022 at the Maine Veterans Home while surrounded by the love of her children. She was born March 2, 1933 in Milo, ME the daughter of Leslie P. SR. and Lula (Hichborn) Lincoln.
Lois grew up in Lagrange with her twelve brothers and sisters. Her ability to care for others and establish a loving home started early. She graduated proudly from Lagrange High School. She met Paul R. Strout and they married May 14, 1955. They shared 59 years of marriage before he passed in 2015.
Known to many as ‘Gug’ or ‘Gugga’, she achieved success as a loving, nurturing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. All could find comfort and warmth from her smile, her beautiful blue eyes and welcoming arms. Many still treasure her hand knit wool mittens.
She was a woman of faith. As a member of the Glenburn Evangelical Covenant Church, she served as Sunday school teacher and volunteered at vacation bible school. Her faith and strength were unwavering as she not once, but twice survived battles with cancer.
Family was everything to Lois. She could fill your heart with love, your soul with hope, and tummies with family favorite recipes. It was a joy for her to see her recipes passing to second, third and fourth generations.
In addition to her parents Leslie and Lula Lincoln she was predeceased by siblings Charles Lincoln, Irma Ellis, Blanche Barnes, Isabelle Weston, Alice Dolley, Caroline Reed, Gerald Lincoln and Leslie Lincoln Jr..
Surviving are her son, Brian P. Strout and wife Lori of Bangor; daughters, Julie Lebowitz and husband Murray of Lamoine, Paula Benoit and husband Joe of Old Town, Janice Wagner and husband Doug of Bangor; son Ronnie M. Strout and wife Karen of Townsend, GA. Seventeen lucky grandchildren all uniquely cherished by her: Emily Wing and Tom, Norman Campbell, Andrew Koncinsky and Danielle, Jennifer Durham, Julie Hovencamp, Joe Campbell and Jess, Lindsay Hartwell and Eric, Michelle Goody and Derek, Krysta Koncinsky and Makenna, Laura Tardiff and Mike, Clacy Haslett and Micah, Zachary Strout and Brittany, Max Lebowitz and Katie, Abby Lebowitz and Jenna, Hayley Strout, Taylor Heard and John, and Maddie Strout. Lois’s blessings continue with 19 great grandchildren Addison and Aiden, Vera and Cora, Alivia and Deacon, Joseph and John, Fiona, Sierra and EJ, Cameron and Emilia, Nathan and Harley, Lillian, Raylynn, McKenzie and Amelia. Plus additional little loved ones that also learned to call her Gug -Nathan and Shila and Cameron and Louise. She is also survived by her siblings Priscilla McPheters, Evelyn Robbins, Doris Whitaker and David Lincoln and his wife Wanda. Sisters in law Susan Lincoln, Faith Lincoln, Lucille Strout, Barbara Strout, Lorayne Strout and Nathalie Trafton. Many nieces and nephews- all of which Lois loved to hear about.
Lois will be desperately missed by all she left behind. She was a one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed. Sincere thank you to the staff of the Maine Veterans Home in caring not only for Lois, but also for taking care of our family. Your kindness and compassion made a difference.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call Friday, January 6th, 2023, 5-7:00 pm at Brookings-Smith 133 Center St Bangor, where funeral service will be held Saturday, January 7th, at 10:00 am. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings- Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor following the funeral service. A spring interment will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. Those who wish to remember Lois in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Maine Veteran Homes, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 or Northern Light Cancer Care, 33 Whiting Hill Rd # 21, Brewer, ME 04412. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com
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Lois grew up in Lagrange with her twelve brothers and sisters. Her ability to care for others and establish a loving home started early. She graduated proudly from Lagrange High School. She met Paul R. Strout and they married May 14, 1955. They shared 59 years of marriage before he passed in 2015.
Known to many as ‘Gug’ or ‘Gugga’, she achieved success as a loving, nurturing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. All could find comfort and warmth from her smile, her beautiful blue eyes and welcoming arms. Many still treasure her hand knit wool mittens.
She was a woman of faith. As a member of the Glenburn Evangelical Covenant Church, she served as Sunday school teacher and volunteered at vacation bible school. Her faith and strength were unwavering as she not once, but twice survived battles with cancer.
Family was everything to Lois. She could fill your heart with love, your soul with hope, and tummies with family favorite recipes. It was a joy for her to see her recipes passing to second, third and fourth generations.
In addition to her parents Leslie and Lula Lincoln she was predeceased by siblings Charles Lincoln, Irma Ellis, Blanche Barnes, Isabelle Weston, Alice Dolley, Caroline Reed, Gerald Lincoln and Leslie Lincoln Jr..
Surviving are her son, Brian P. Strout and wife Lori of Bangor; daughters, Julie Lebowitz and husband Murray of Lamoine, Paula Benoit and husband Joe of Old Town, Janice Wagner and husband Doug of Bangor; son Ronnie M. Strout and wife Karen of Townsend, GA. Seventeen lucky grandchildren all uniquely cherished by her: Emily Wing and Tom, Norman Campbell, Andrew Koncinsky and Danielle, Jennifer Durham, Julie Hovencamp, Joe Campbell and Jess, Lindsay Hartwell and Eric, Michelle Goody and Derek, Krysta Koncinsky and Makenna, Laura Tardiff and Mike, Clacy Haslett and Micah, Zachary Strout and Brittany, Max Lebowitz and Katie, Abby Lebowitz and Jenna, Hayley Strout, Taylor Heard and John, and Maddie Strout. Lois’s blessings continue with 19 great grandchildren Addison and Aiden, Vera and Cora, Alivia and Deacon, Joseph and John, Fiona, Sierra and EJ, Cameron and Emilia, Nathan and Harley, Lillian, Raylynn, McKenzie and Amelia. Plus additional little loved ones that also learned to call her Gug -Nathan and Shila and Cameron and Louise. She is also survived by her siblings Priscilla McPheters, Evelyn Robbins, Doris Whitaker and David Lincoln and his wife Wanda. Sisters in law Susan Lincoln, Faith Lincoln, Lucille Strout, Barbara Strout, Lorayne Strout and Nathalie Trafton. Many nieces and nephews- all of which Lois loved to hear about.
Lois will be desperately missed by all she left behind. She was a one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed. Sincere thank you to the staff of the Maine Veterans Home in caring not only for Lois, but also for taking care of our family. Your kindness and compassion made a difference.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call Friday, January 6th, 2023, 5-7:00 pm at Brookings-Smith 133 Center St Bangor, where funeral service will be held Saturday, January 7th, at 10:00 am. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings- Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor following the funeral service. A spring interment will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta. Those who wish to remember Lois in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Maine Veteran Homes, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 or Northern Light Cancer Care, 33 Whiting Hill Rd # 21, Brewer, ME 04412. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com
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