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Louise Litchfield McIntire

Date of Death: October 31, 2016

Date of Birth: October 3, 1928

Biography:

BRUNSWICK - Louise Litchfield McIntire, 88, passed away peacefully Oct. 31, 2016.  She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, to Doris and Paul Litchfield.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Justin McIntire, and brothers Paul and Dan Litchfield.

She is survived by a daughter, Gail, and husband Charles Howard, of Westport, New Zealand; a son, Glenn, and his wife Marion Doyle, of Freeport; a son, Dana, and his wife Susan, of Harpswell; grandchildren, Jesse, Christine, Christopher and Anne; step granddaughters, Hayleilgh and Casey Doyle; and great-grandchildren, Orianna and Owen.

She     graduated     from   Cape Elizabeth High School in 1946 and the University of Maine, Orono, in 1950. She was an avid tennis and bridge player. She taught elementary school in West Harpswell from 1969-1973.

As a young bride in the 1950s, she was active with the March of Dimes, the World Day of Prayer, and the Christmas Fair at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick. She held the position of chairman for each of these organizations.

In Harpswell, where she and Justin built a home and lived from 1957-2014, she was active with the Scouting Association and fundraising for the town tennis courts. She was an accomplished floral artist who was a member of the Harpswell Garden Club, and won many Club awards.

A memorial service will be held at 1:15 p.m, Saturday, Dec. 3, in the chapel at Coastal Landing, 142 Neptune Dr., Brunswick. At the request of family, the burial will be private.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.FuneralAlternatives.net

In lieu or-flowers, donations may be made to Harpswell Neck Fire & Rescue Association, PO. Box 8 Harpswell, ME  04079