FARMINGTON — Virginia “Ginny” Learned Buotte, 72, of Farmington, died Tuesday, April 5, surrounded by her loving family at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center. Ginny was blessed with 11 more years of life as a result of her son, John, donating a kidney.

Ginny was born in Rumford, Nov. 24, 1938, the daughter of William and Isabel (Brown) Canwell. She graduated from Stephens High in 1956. She enjoyed her work as a CNA and EMT in the Bethel area and as a manager for CN Brown, before retiring in 1995, due to poor health.

Ginny had an empathy for the ill and unfortunate and an instinct for providing aid and comfort which earned her the respect and gratitude from the many she helped. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, the Red Hats, family gatherings and camping at Natanis Point Campground in Eustis.

Ginny is survived by her daughters, Debra Brown and husband, Fred, Sheri Judkins and husband, Rodney, Cindy Sweetser, Vikki Kemp and husband, Carson and Tammy Jolin and husband, Leo; son, John Learned; stepdaughter, Linda Robinson and husband, Ron; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren; Ginny is also survived by her sister, Carole Freeman; and four brothers, Richard, Maurice, Timothy and Randall.

Ginny was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Nelson; brother, John Canwell; and son-in-law, Leo Poirier Jr.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Edgewood for the excellent care Ginny received during her two-year stay.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.