FARMINGTON — Alice D. Rumley, 83, of Dixfield, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.
Alice was born, the youngest of 9, to George and Delia (Rutherford) Donahue on Sept. 2, 1931.
She received her education from Peru schools. She was married to Robert Rumley on December 8, 1951 and together they made their home in Dixfield where they raised two daughters, Jo & Diane.
In Alice’s younger years, she worked as a telephone operator, and then as a clerk at the Dixfield Drug Store (later known as Bartash’s) where she was employed for 25 years.
Alice was an independent woman and was always “on the go”. She enjoyed traveling (even drove across the country once) and going on day trips around the state of Maine with her friend, Audrey Garneau. Alice also enjoyed socializing, going out to eat and particularly enjoyed trips to the casino.
She is survived by her daughters, Jo Rumley of Industry, Diane Smith and her husband Terry of Wilton, and her “adopted” daughter, Carlene Wilbur of Industry; special neighbors, Melinda and Lindy Felt and their daughter, Shiloh; many nieces, nephews and special friends including the Porter family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Rumley; and all of her siblings, Jim, Lewis, Phillip, Bill, Ernest, Lawrence, Bud, and Mary.
Services for Alice will be private. Remembrance donations in memory of Alice may be sent to: McKennel’s Animal Adoption, 88 Hall Hill Rd., Rumford, ME 04276. Cremation services are in the care of Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Tributes and condolences may be shared by visiting her memorial page at http://www.wilesrc.com/.
Alice was such a sweet, kind person. Thinking of her family.
Jo, So sorry for your loss. I lost my mother two years ago, so I can certainly sympathize . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences go out to daughter, Jo, and the rest of the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jo and family my sincere sympathy for your mom’s passing.It is tough lossing a mom but you are strong and will get through it. Stay strong, I am thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss. Alice was a kind, caring and comical lady. We remember her back in the drugstore days with Mabel and Uncle Bob. My Mom surely enjoyed her as a roommate at the Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to the good memories. Rest in Peace, Alice. God bless you all.
Jo-Jo my friend. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, Diane, and Carlene.
Diane..Terry..Jo…Charlene
Much heart felt sympathy to you all. So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was blessed to have you care for her so unselfishly.
Hugs
Thinking of you – just know she is at peace now. She left a lot of fond memories fo everyone that knew her.
So sorry for your loss Jo, Diane and family
Joe and Carlene, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. My prayers goes out to you both and all your family.
I loved Alice. Thank you so much for sharing her with us. She couldn’t have had more loving daughters than she does. I pray you both know how much she appreciated and love you.