SACO- Avis I. Spear, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 29, 2015 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
She was born in Limerick, Maine on July 28, 1932 and graduated from Limerick High School.
Avis worked most of her life in the hospitality business, owning and operating motels in Ogunquit, North Conway, NH, and Cape Cod, MA.
She is predeceased by her son- Mark Richard Spear; and her longtime companion Roland Chenard.
She is survived by her son- Michael G. Spear and his wife Debra of Saco; daughter- Kathleen A. Mullen and her husband Bruce of Dayton; three grandchildren- Shannon, Michael, and Jonathan; two great granddaughters; sisters- Marguerite Hayes and Madeline Wagner; and numerous nephews, and nieces. She will also be missed by her faithful companion Sammie, her Yorkie.
Per her request, there will be no formal services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service – Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, Maine 04086.