1931 – 2016

NORWAY — Addie Mae Childs, 85, died Saturday, Oct. 1, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway after a short stay.

She was born Feb. 14, 1931, in West Paris, a daughter of Earl A. and Lucy H. (Russell) Buck.

Addie was married in Bethel to Everett E. Childs on May 7, 1955. She worked for Diamond International for 30-plus years in the toothpick and spring pin departments. She was loved by everyone she came in contact with.

Addie is survived by three daughters, Earline Hoyt and her husband, Raymond, of Rumford, Debbie Brann and her husband, Steve, of Peru and Debbie Hemmingway and her husband, Tommy, of Milton Township; two sons, Elbridge Child of Peru and Dwayne Childs and his companion, Joann Durell, of Peru. Addie also leaves behind a sister, Pauline Donahue of Rumford; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Addie was predeceased by her husband, Everett; a son, Ernest; and a grandson, Mike Hoyt.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, www.funeralalternatives.net.