Anne Kalwell
YORK BEACH – Anne Kalwell was born in Lewiston on July 27, 1931, the daughter of hard working Lithuanian immigrants Charles and Tekle (Eismont) Kalwell. She was proud of her Lithuanian heritage and learned to speak the language at an early age.
She grew up in Lewiston, attended St. Patrick’s School, and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1949 and from Bates College in 1953. She later received her Master’s degree from Boston University’s School of Social Work in 1964.
Anne spent her career working for the Maine Department of Human Services in child welfare as a social worker and supervisor. She was employed in the Portland office for 12 years, and then in the Lewiston and Augusta offices until her retirement.
She was active in the Maine State Employees Association, serving on the Board of Directors for five years. She was also a charter member of the Maine Association of Retirees.
Anne was a lifelong member of the former St. Patrick’s Church of the Prince of Peace Parish. She belonged to the Auburn-Lewiston Art and Literature Club and served as president for two years. She volunteered at the YWCA and served on the Board. She also volunteered at “First Call” (now “211”), a community referral service, at its inception.
Anne was devoted to her family and friends and was always willing to help. She lovingly cared for her elderly parents in health and in sickness so they could remain in their home. She had a close relationship with her only brother Frank and was a warm and loving presence especially during his early years. As time passed, the role reversed, and he was her helpmate.
She enjoyed the outdoors and spent summers at the family cottage in Sabattus, which was the site of numerous gatherings of family and friends over the years. Anne enjoyed swimming at the lake and at the Bates College pool, walking, gardening, cooking, and reading. She looked forward to the monthly meetings of the “Lunch Box” following by card playing.
Anne is survived by one brother, Frank Kalwell of York; godson Thomas Warekois of Thousand Oak, Calif.; and cousins in Lithuania and Latvia.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a nephew Frank Kalwell, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Anne’s life will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, March 15 at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be held later in the spring at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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