1927 – 2015

SOUTH PARIS — After a long, well-lived life, Frances C. Partridge, 88, of Norway passed away peacefully at the Market Square Health Care Center on Monday, Sept. 7, with her family by her side.

She was born on June 30, 1927, the daughter of Charles F. and Elizabeth B. Cummings. She attended school in Norway, graduating from Norway High School in 1944 and Wheelock College in 1949.

On June 18, 1949, Fran married Jerry C. Partridge. Frances was a devoted wife and loving mother. In her early years, she spent several years teaching school in the Oxford Hills area.

She enjoyed the four seasons of Maine by golfing, bowling, swimming, boating, traveling, snowmobiling, knitting, crocheting, doing cross-stitch and especially playing bridge with the Golden Girls. She loved spending summers at the family camp on Lake Pennesseewassee.

Frances was active in the community, serving as president and volunteer for the Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for many years, director on the board at the Norway Country Club, a trustee at Norway Memorial Library and was a member of the Norway Ladies Golf Association, Browning Club and the Second Congregational Church, where she participated in the choir and played handbells.

She is survived by her three sons, Robert of Dayton, Tenn., Brian and spouse, Brooks Lynch, of Seattle, Wash., and Jay and his wife, Debra, of Norway; granddaughter, Lindsey and her fiancé, Derek Campbell, of Mechanic Falls; grandson, Josh Marr and his wife, Abbie, of Norway; great-grandchildren, Alex Mains, Aden Campbell, Owen and Anderson Marr; sisters-in-law, Joan Cummings and Phyllis Partridge; nephew, Brad Cummings; nieces, Lisa Minkowski and Jancie Cazneau; and several other relatives.

Frances was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Jerry; brother, Stuart Cummings; and nephew, Gary Cummings.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.

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