FARMINGTON – Shari H. Bachelder Freese, 70, passed away on May 2, 2020, at her home in Farmington.
She was born in Farmington on February 19, 1950, to Jobie and Esther Bachelder of Avon. Shari went to a one room schoolhouse at the end of Avon Valley Road, then went to Phillips where she graduated. Later on, she became a CNA and worked in area nursing homes.
In 1966, she married Robert Freese Sr. And they raised three children. Shari loved life, was a true friend, and always had a smile and a hug for anyone. She loved camping, dancing, playing cards, going to karaoke, bonfires and cookouts with family and friends. If having a hard day, she would say “Suck it up buttercup.”
Shari is survived by her three children, Cindy Good and husband Tim of Ashland, Kelly Peters and husband Roland of Madison, Robert Freese Jr. and wife Susan of New Sharon; six grandchildren, Ashley, Sophia and Brad Peters, Sonya Good, Samantha and Tiffany Freese; two great granddaughters, Riley and Abbie; sisters, Joanne Barker of New Sharon, Susan Marin and husband Thomas of Skowhegan; brothers, Wilfred Bachelder and wife Juanita of Avon, Boyd Bachelder and wife Rhoda of Phillips.
She was predeceased by her parents, Jobie and Esther Bachelder; husband, Robert Freese Sr.; Chief Running Bear who she married Indian style for many years; Daniel Fortier, friend for many years later in life; sister, Beverly Savage; brothers, Wayne Bachelder, Jobie Bachelder Jr., and Peter Bachelder; and infant granddaughter, Mysti.
A get-together will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Willie and family.Sorry to read of Shari’s passing.
My deepest condolences to all of sharis family and friends. Shari it was an honour and pleasure to call you not only my friend but adopted sister, I loved you from the first day I met you , Rest In Peace my beautiful sis until we meet again fly free with the angels and keep a spot ready for me when I get there so we can enjoy dancing and drinking those frozen mud slides, I will always hold you near to my heart and will miss you …😢😢😢
Sometimes there is nothing easy about it Willie. Sorry for your families loss. J.K.
fly high aunt Sherri ..you will be forever missed..I love you..
Our thoughts and Prayers to all Sherri’s Family. She will be forever missed . Margaret and Celia Riendeau.
So sorry for your loss Willie and Jaunita and all her family, I will miss texting her and talking on the phone with her she was such a loving and giving person RIP Shari
My longtime friend,you were certainly one special lady to me.My heart goes out and sadness that you are gone to soon.You fly with the Angels and you are a beautiful Angel.Rest in Peace my friend.You will be sadly missed by many.Love you Shari.Sorry for your loss to Shari family…
So Sorry to see that Shari has passed and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. RIP Shari..Rest easy my Friend.
So sorry Willie and the whole Family to hear of Shari passing. R I P Shari. from Beanie and Lauraly.
Cindy, Tim , Sonya . Bob and Sue. Sorry for the families loss! I guess all we can hope for now is
That she is resting and dancing
Sue, Tom, Willie, Jaunita, Cindy, Tim & Sunshine-Have so many wonderful memories with Shari. Her being named Shari and my nickname lamchops, Running Bear and Mama Bear
Her kindness, sense of humor, laughter, with just everything, dancing, eating, shopping,visiting, gardening, just riding around, so many things, no matter what, always had fun. Been a big loss with her moving to Farmington and I didn’t have a vehicle. Her kindness to Wesley and me when first met her and Cindy, Tim & Sunshine.
Met Mom, Willie, Jaunita, Sue & Tom. Love you all. Have missed not being able to visit you all. Shari meant a lot to a lot of people.
Whenever I have thought of Shari, always made me smile and always will.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 of Madison, ME send our deepest condolences to the family. She was a member and she will be sadly missed.
Just read of her passing today. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace, cuz, you will be missed.
Dear Aunt Shari,
You was a wonderful person at when I came to see gram at the nursing home and you held my puppy so I could tell gram one last goodbye and I love you. You was very caring and I appreciate it and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m going to miss your smile and seeing you at the flower shop. I want to give my condolences to your children and our family . God blessLove you all.