DURHAM — Katherine “Katie” Ruth Lane, 62, of Durham, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 23.

She was born Oct. 8, 1949, in Millinocket, a daughter of Ruth (Jewell) and Richard Angotti. She was educated in Millinocket schools and graduated from Stearns High School.

Over the years, Katie worked as an administration assistant, a self-employed CAD operator and later was employed by the town of Freeport. Katie loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. She was president of the Durham Rod and Gun Club for two years and did volunteer work with Maine Fisheries and assisted in the boater safety program. She also loved dogs and at one time showed “Shelties.”

Katie will be remembered for her positive attitude and thoughtfulness and will be greatly missed.

Katie is survived by her life partner, Henry Sydlowski, of Durham; her two daughters, Amy Baker of Portland and Raquel Baker of East Millinocket; her brother, Donald Holland and his wife, Carolyn, of Millinocket; her sister, Bonnie Roix and her husband, Gary, of Winterville, N.C.; brothers, Richard Angotti Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Millinocket and Rodney Angotti and his wife, Ada, of Millinocket; sisters, Roxanne Bosse and her husband, Michael, of Boone, N.C., and Robin Angotti of Seattle, Wash.; as well as a large extended family of nieces and nephews.

Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with Katie’s family.