MADISON — Barbara Elise (Wing) Scribner, 84, died June 22, at Maple Crest Nursing Home.

She was born in Lewiston, Nov. 12, 1927, the daughter of John Viles and Edna Gertrude (Davis) Wing.

She attended schools in Flagstaff and Stratton, graduating from Gould Academy. After graduating from high school, she attended Cadet Nursing Corps in Portland.

On April 4, 1947. she married Sheridan Scribner in Stratton. Over the years, she was employed by a number of businesses including Tim Pond Camps, owned and operated Flagstaff Lake Camps in Eustis, Stratton Post Office, Papoose Pond Camping Area in North Waterford, Kingfield Savings Bank, and Cathedral Pines Campground, where she was a director for many years.

Barbara was very social and enjoyed the time she spent with family and friends as a member of Eastern Star, the Stratton PTA (president), J.V. Wing Snowmobile Club, and the Arnold Trail Snowmobile Club.

She also loved spending time fishing, bird hunting, knitting, cooking, gardening, snowmobiling and cherished the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Sheridan Scribner of Eustis; two sons, Gregory Scribner and wife, Sandra, of Eustis and Jeffrey Scribner and wife, Wendy, of Denmark; three granddaughters, Carrie Scribner and husband, Joe Mountford, of Jackson, N.H., Ellie Toivonen and husband, Hannu, of Scarborough and Katie Scribner and companion, Klint Rolbiecki, and his son, Kaine, of Coplin Plantation; a grandson, Casey Scribner and wife, Kelly, and daughter, Kasey, of Bridgton.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents; and brother, John Viles Wing Jr.

The family wishes to thank both the Maple Crest Nursing Home and the Beacon Hospice staff for their never ending care and dedication to taking care of Barbara as well as the visiting family. You are the greatest.


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