Madeline Ada Ranger (1932-2015)

JAY – Madeline “Maddy” Ada Ranger, 83, passed away on Aug. 1, 2015, at the Sandy River Center in Farmington, where she had resided since 2006.

She was born on June 17, 1932, at home in Dryden, the daughter of Claris and Rose (Belanger) Ranger. She attended school in Wilton and graduated from Wilton Academy in the class of 1951. Maddy worked at GH Bass Shoe Co. for over 36 years, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of the Turtle Club and the Farmington Emblem Club. She served as a Den Mother for the Wilton Cub Scout Pack 108. In her early years, she played the drums in her high school band and later on played for a local dance band. She loved music and all types of dancing, from clogging to square dancing, and performing pantomimes.

Maddy’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Sandy River Center for the excellent care provided to Maddy.

She is survived by her two sons, Clifford Ranger of Jay, Claris Ranger and wife Roberta of Wilton; her two sisters, Marion Durrell and husband Kenneth (Spider) of Farmington, Ruby Allen of Farmington; her granddaughters, Celena Ranger of Turner, April Ranger-Caron of Wilton, Renee O’Rourke and husband Bill of Tewksbury, Mass., Abigail Ranger of Richmond; her grandson, Ken Ranger of Jay; her great granddaughters, Alison Laverdiere of Turner, Kendra Caron of Wilton, Brianna Caron of Wilton.

She was predeceased by her parents, Claris and Rose Ranger; her brother, Robert Ranger; her sisters, Louise Sawyer and Lorraine Viers; her brother in-law, Johnny Allen.

Donations may be made in Maddy’s memory to the Autism Society of Maine, 72B Main St., Winthrop, ME 04364, www.asmonline.org.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015 at 11 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, on Route 2 in Wilton, with Rev. Gary Pierson officiating.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.