FARMINGTON – Natalie Annie Carlton, “Nat”, 87, of Wilton, died peacefully just before noontime on Tuesday Sept. 18, 2018.
She was born on March 1, 1931, in Dallas Plantation, one of nine children to Richard and Ida (Oakes) Steward. She was a graduate of Rangeley High School and in Dec. of 1952 married Lynwood “Tweet” Carlton, also a Rangeley native.
For many years, she was employed at Riddle Pharmacy in Rangeley and later at the Freeman Pharmacy on the Main Street of Wilton. She later worked at G. H. Bass in Wilton and will long be remembered by local folks for working with the Cowallis family at the Dude ‘N Deb clothing store on Rte. 2 in Wilton. For 11 years, Nat was employed as a greeter at the Farmington Walmart.
She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was blessed with having two grandsons of whom she was most proud.
Nat is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, “Tweet” Carlton of Wilton; their son, Rick Carlton and his wife, Lorraine (Lake) Carlton of Livermore and their sons: Andrew Carlton of Fairfield and Joel Carlton and his wife, Michelle of Mechanic Falls. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Emily, Hannah, Gage and Addison and siblings: Carmen Steward, Ernie Steward, Dottie Savage, Jolene Adams and Rosie Brown. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings: Charlie, Wendell and Patsy. Her family invites you to share memories and condolences on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
Public memorial graveside services will be held Sunday afternoon September 30 at 2 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley. A comfort reception will be held at Mingo Springs Golf Course 43 Country Club Road, Rangeley, immediately following services. All are welcome. Remembrance gifts may be given to the Wilton Scholarship Fdt., PO Box 337 Wilton, Maine 04294. Cremation service arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center: Adams~MacFarlane Chapel 137 Farmington Falls Road Farmington, Maine.
I am so Sorry to see this. Loved seeing Nat at Dude N Debs store, then enjoyed working with her at GH Bass. Looked forward to seeing her at Walmart, she was always ready to tell me all about her grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren, she just beamed with proudness. I know she is soaring with the eagles. My heart felt condolences to Tweet, Rick, Lorraine and family.
Our PRAYERS and condolences to Tweet and the family.
Wonderful lady. Always a warm smile and great conversation. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Nat. She was such a great lady. Our heart felt condolences to Tweet and family.
Condolences to Tweet and family. She was a lovely lady.
Sending sincere condolences
Nat was a wonderful lady. I worked with her at Walmart. My condolences to Tweet and her family.
Love you Aunt Nat, Rest in peace
Sincere condolences to Tweet and Rick. Nat was a great lady.
My condolences to the family. I have know this family for a long time.
From the time I have known them both they were a very special couple ! She will be missed !!
To Tweet and family,
Please accept my condolences. I am sadden to hear of Natalie’s passing. When I would come to work at Walmart, often I was greeted by Natalie on one end of the store and if I had chosen to go through the other entrance, there, often times would be you Tweet! Seeing them as I started my work day, always put me in a good mood. A beautiful couple and always had smiles to everyone who walked through those doors!
You will be sadly missed Nat! Have a wonderful journey as you go home to the stars!
Tweet and Family, Our thoughts go out to you all, She was a lovely lady and our Prayers are with you.
My deepest condolences to you Tweet and to your family for your loss.
I was very saddened to hear of Natalie’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and she will be missed
by all that knew her.
Tweet and family. so sorry to hear of Nat’s passing. She was always with smiles and help at Dude and Deb.
She will be missed by many.