Nathalie Strout Trafton, age 84, of Corinth, Maine, passed away on November 23, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1939, in Charleston, Maine, to the late Milford and Addie Strout.
Nathalie married Howard in 1959 and they spent 48 wonderful years together building a life full of loving memories. Nathalie, known to her loved ones as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, cherished spending time with her family. She particularly took pleasure in the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nathalie also enjoyed word puzzles and eating her favorite ice cream.
She was a regular at Dunkin Donuts, where she joined the "Coffee Crew" for friendly conversations. Nathalie also looked forward to the senior meals offered by the Corinth Methodist Church.
Nathalie is survived by daughter Shari and her husband Scott, and son Mike and his wife Denise. Her memory will be forever treasured by her grandchildren Renee, Zack, Rachel, Jon, Roberta, Joel, and her great-grandchildren Lily, Jace, Evelyn, Adelyn, and Jackson. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Lorayne, Lucille, and Marylin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nathalie had a special relationship with Joyce, Simon and Linda, who became like family to her. Nathalie was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Addie Strout, her husband Howard, as well as seven brothers, two sisters, six sisters-in-law, and two brothers-in-law.
Nathalie loved to see children smiling and hear them laughing. She believed every child should have a happy childhood. So, for those who wish to honor Nathalie's memory in a special way, contributions can be made to the Maine Children's Trust (Child Abuse Prevention) at 56 Leighton Rd., Augusta, ME 04330 or www.MeChildrensTrust/donate.
Nathalie Strout Trafton will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A funeral service will be held 1 pm. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Relatives and friends are invited to call 12:00 until time of service. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., following the service. Spring interment will be in Corinthian Cemetery, Corinth.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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