Margo Vincent Obituary (1948 - 2024)

WATERVILLE — Margo J. Vincent, 75, of Waterville, died peacefully on February 28, 2024, at Oak Grove Center, Waterville. She was born to Leon Vincent and Bertha Vincent Swanson on November 21, 1948 at Madison Avenue, Redington Memorial Hospital, Skowhegan, ME. Margo attended the Clinton Elementary and Waterville school systems. Following her schooling, she was employed by Harris Bakery for a brief time and then worked at Thayer Hospital as a dietary aid and laundry assistant retiring in 2014 after forty years of service to MaineGeneral Hospital. She was a former member of the Waterville Business and Professional Women and member of the Getchell Street United Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School secretary. Margo was predeceased by her parents, Leon Vincent and Bertha V. Swanson, sister Nancy L. Lizotte and stepfather Lawrence Swanson and stepsister Eleanor Hunter. She is survived by her sister Marilyn V. Ladd, Oakland, and stepbrother Ted Swanson, Unity. Nieces and spouses Elizabeth Medema (Ed) of Mukilteo, WA; Terri Suchar (Russell) of Pittston; grand nieces and nephews Joel, Corey, Rebecca, Evan, Luke, and Sarah Suchar of Pittston and several cousins. Margo was an avid fan of the Boston Bruins, Red Sox, and Celtics. She enjoyed putting puzzles together, knitting, and playing solitaire. Current issues of latest Seek and Find, Sudoku and Jumbo books waiting for her enjoyment. Over the years she had two furry friends Precious and Lily keeping her company at her home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Waterville Humane Society, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901. The family greatly appreciates the loving care given by the staff and management of Oak Grove Center as well as the Beacon Hospice staff. Special friends Dan and Brenda Saucier, Nancy Jacques, Diane Barteaux and the late Jeannine Genest and family. A celebration of Margo’s life will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Getchell Street United Baptist Church, 3 Getchell Street, Waterville at 1:00 p.m. with former Pastor Ronald Corey officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield where memories of Margo may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting www.lawrybrothers.com.