1912 – 2003

AUGUSTA – Mildred S. “Ma” Gammon, 90, of Gray Birch Drive and formerly of Portland, died May 20, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Nursing Care at Gray Birch Drive after a brief illness.

She was born in Jonesport, on Aug. 10, 1912, the daughter of Perley Hoffses and Harriet (Alley) Hoffses. Mrs. Gammon was a graduate of Deering High School in the class of 1930.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Williams Health Care Facility as a nurse for several years. She was previously employed for 20 years as a nurse at the Veterans Hospital at Togus.

Mrs. Gammon was a member of the Augusta Baptist Church. Her husband, Donald P. Gammon, died on May 16, 1991.

Surviving is a son, David R. Gammon and his wife Sharon Gammon of Minot; a daughter, Donna Valente and her husband Arthur “David” Valente of Augusta; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by two brothers, James and Almar Hoffses; and two sisters, Edith Dobbins and Annie Alley.