AUBURN – It is with sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Jacqueline F. Lothrop announces her passing on Nov. 16, 2021, at Clover Manor in Auburn. She was born in Lewiston on Aug. 3, 1936, the daughter of G Edward and Florence (Libby) Varney. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1955. She married her high school sweetheart, Murray Lothrop, on Sept. 24, 1955.

She and her family owned and operated Goff Hill Variety for a number of years. She also worked for the Auburn School Lunch Program, K Mart, Burger King, The Sewing Network and Craft Mania over the years. Always making lifelong friends and picking up new skills and hobbies along the way. She was an extremely talented cake decorator and loved sewing and crafts of all types. She was a member and officer of the Knucklebusters Motor Club and the Altrusa Club. Additionally, she was a very active member of the First Universalist Church in Auburn and the East Auburn Baptist Church for many years, a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout Den Mother. She was a formidable cribbage player and belonged to a few local leagues.

Her number one interest, however, was always her family. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Lise) of Auburn, Daniel (Carol) of Auburn, Peter (Sherri) of Mechanic Falls, Keith (Debbie) of Lewiston, and daughter Julie London (Steve:) of Windham; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Barbara Varney of Norway.

A small graveside service will be held for immediate family only. Announcement will be

made for a memorial service at a future date.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives 25 Tampa St. Lewiston, Me 04240.

Donations in her memory would be welcomed for the Helping Hands project at the East Auburn Baptist Church. Their mailing address is 560 Park Ave., Auburn ME 04210; alternatively, donations can be made online at http://www.eabc.me/give please specify “Helping Hands” on your check or digital donation.