WILTON — Alana Nancy Ladd, 68, of Wilton passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Wilton.
She was born in Farmington, the daughter of Alton “Jake” and Mary Ladd. She graduated from Strong High School in 1966. She raised a family and worked part time at the Dairy Bar in Fairbanks, at Fletcher’s Mill in New Vineyard, at Sugarloaf, and then as a corrections officer for Somerset County. She enjoyed doing crafts, beano, camping, fishing, playing cards and spending time with her family.
Alana is survived by three daughters, Mary Wells and husband, Scott, of Wilton, Sandra Gordon and husband, Tim, of Livermore, and Anne Gray and husband, Kevin, of Wilton; two stepdaughters, Lynda Lary of West Paris and Amy White of Standish; 10 grandchildren, Chad Merrill, Andrea Burrill, Amanda Stevens, Jerry “Scotty” Sweetser, Josie Metivier, Courtney, Zachary and Logan Gordon, Paige and Hunter Gray; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cheryl McCleery of Farmington and Melinda Caton of Strong; four brothers, Jeff Ladd of Farmington, David Ladd of Strong, Timothy Ladd of Strong, and Mike Ladd of Farmington; her companion, Richard Knox of Peru; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Samantha Leadbetter; her parents; three brothers, Hal, Bruce and Vern; a sister, Nanette; and a sister-in-law, Sherra.
Condolences may be sent for the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.

Alana N. Ladd
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