Barbara A. Sultan

LEEDS – Barbara A. Sultan of Leeds, Maine died at home on Oct. 6, 2023, after more than two years of ill health. She was married to Robert Sultan for 37 years. They had many adventures together. They enjoyed travelling, camping, canoeing the Allagash, and spending time with family.

She was a graduate of Monmouth Academy and Maine Medical Center School of Nursing. She was a nurse for 40 years at Lovelett Nursing Home and then Montello Manor. She was a bright and gentle nurse. After retirement she worked part time in the Monmouth Schools cafeteria.

She was a member of the large Chick family in Monmouth, known for their apple orchards and farming. She was born in her family farmhouse and went on to share that fond family gathering spot with the next generations.

She was a den mother for the cub scouts, team mother for Auburn Suburban Little League, and the Women’s Auxiliary. She was a devoted spectator at all of her children’s and grandchildren’s games and events. Her grandchildren loved the giant Christmas stockings she knit for each one. She was a master at crossword puzzles.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Martha (Chick) and Fred Kinney, and her brother Donald Kinney.

She leaves behind a clan of saddened family. Her husband Robert Sultan, her three children and their families: Dr. Kristy Murray-Pulsifer (Martha and Max Pulsifer) William and Suzie Murray (Calli and Molly Murray), Jeff Murray (Kyle, Tiffany, Keenan, and Owen Giguere). And her stepchildren Peggy and Mark Fischer (Bianca, Jonathan Proctor), Terri Cady (Eli and Avery Cady) and Petra Platenkamp. She and Bob had eight great-grandchildren. Bob’s sister Christine and husband Steve Whitely were great friends. She was also close to her sister-in-law Mona Murray.

The family invites you to a time of visitation on Friday October 13, from 3-4 p.m., immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 4 p.m., at The Fortin Group AUBURN, 217 Turner St., Auburn. Immediately following Barbara’s Memorial Service there will be a celebration of life with refreshments gathering at the Fortin Group.

A private interment will be held at their family plot in North Monmouth.

You may offer your condolences and share your many memories with the family at http://www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Monmouth School Department Backpack Program

PO Box 297

Monmouth, ME 04259.



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