SANFORD- Laura Lee Bowden, age 76, of Sanford, passed away on May 28, 2018 surrounded by family.
She was born in Portland on Oct. 6, 1941, a daughter of the late Solomon Brown and Martha Newcomb.
Laura Lee graduated from Berkshire Christian College and then went on to earn her Master’s Degree.
She was employed by the Kittery School System as a teacher. After her retirement from teaching, she went on to be the minister for the Auburn Advent Christian Church.
She will always be remembered for her love of family and the Lord. She was very active in church activities and ministry.
Laura Lee is predeceased by her sisters- Hilda, Lorraine, and Alois.
She is survived by her children- Bethanie Boomsma of Westbrook, Bonnie Boomsma-Hall of Casco, and Brian Bowden of Springvale; siblings- Viola Emery of Nevada, and Robert Brown of South Portland; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 6 at 12 noon at the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church, 498 Goodwins Mills Road in Dayton. Burial will follow at 2 PM Forest City Cemetery in So. Portland. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Advent Christian Campmeeting Association Bible School Program, PO BOX 145, Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256