EMBDEN – Constance Mildred Maginnis, 68, passed away on Sept. 3, 2017, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Auburn, surrounded by her family.
Connie was born in Malden, Mass. on Jan. 29, 1949, the daughter of Carl and Priscilla Blomerth.
She graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Mass, in the class of 1967. She continued with her education attending art school. Connie worked as a wood refinisher for a custom wood picture frame company in Massachusetts. After moving to Maine, she worked for Blueberry Woolens in Anson as a sweater designer, and also for Eddie Bauer’s as a designer for a number of years.
In 2010, Connie stated that she felt a calling to serve God and entered into the ministry as a Pastor with the United Methodist Church. She was serving as Pastor for three churches; Strong United Methodist Church, Kingfield United Methodist Church; and Salem United Methodist Church.
Connie is survived by; her husband, William Maginnis of Embden; her son, Lance Maginnis and wife Pamela of Indiana; her daughter, Margi Stearns and husband Travis of Belfast; four grandsons and two step granddaughters; seven great grandchildren; her sister, Bette Maglio and husband Louie of Cape Cod, MA; her brother, Donn Blomerth and wife Linda of Madison; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Peter Maginnis on Dec. 23, 2016.
Donations in Connie’s memory may be made to the Strong United Methodist Church, PO Box 33, Strong, ME 04983.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at 11 am at the Strong United Methodist Church, 8 Church Hill, in Strong, with Rev. Karen Munson officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
So sad to read this, we’ve lost such a treasure.
Condolences to her family.
I’m sorry. Connie was a wonderful giving person. So sad.
Such a beautiful person. RIP
Such a wonderful woman and Pastor who will be missed by so many.
Sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful caring person that I enjoyed talking too.
Pastor Connie will be missed by all three church families she served so well. It is a very sad time for all who loved her. Our Prayers are with Bill and his family during this time of grief. She was an amazing woman a great spirital leader a very inspiring mentor and teacher and a true disciple of Christ.
I graduated with Connie from Wilmington High in 1967. Connie was well loved and respected by everyone in our class. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone, and was a a friend to all. Her smile and personality would overpower any event. I, amoung many others, were looking forward to seeing Connie again at our 50th Class reunion this October. We will ALL miss her, keep her in our thoughts and prayers. Please know what an absolutely wonderful, loving, and caring person she was. Rest In Peace Connie! We all love you!
Fred Shine, WHS C lass of 1967
Pastor Connie was a wonderful Christian person. I always enjoyed talking to her whenever I saw her. She will be dearly missed at all three churches that she served. My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and the family during this time .
I haven’t seen Connie since we were in High School together but she was the sweetest person and I enjoyed sharing with her on FB. May she rest in peace. Prayers go out to her friends and family…🙏
I will miss Connie;s wisdom and keen sense what God is doing in His people. She is loved by so many! Thank you Lord that she is now walking with you!
R.I.P. CONNIE , you will be sadly missed, but your now with Peter. Love Kathy Reg and Darin Spencer.
She was one of the dearest people ever…I will miss her like everyone else. She was “serenaded by angels right up to the throne”. Until we meet again…
Sorry to have lost this wonderful woman and pastor.
Connie you are missed by all who knew you. We will meet again on the other side. Prayers for Bill and the rest of your family and your friends and those who knew you in other ways.
My thoughts and prayers are with Pastor Connie’s family and her church families. I didn’t know her well but was blessed the few times that I was in her presence. I know she will be terribly missed by so many. May the knowledge that she is with her Savior bring comfort during the grieving.
I sure will miss Connie, we kind of took it for granted that she was always there for the greatest breakfasts at her Church in Kingfield, she worked so hard cooking for so many, a lot of her friends would come to greatly enjoy each others friendship, this will be greatly missed, she sure could draw a crowd. She honored my family when she officiated at my oldest brother’s funeral last year, she made it so special for us all. We love and Miss you Connie, our love and prayers for Bill and his family.
Connie had a kind heart and a ready smile for all. Condolences to her husband and family.