NORTH WATERBORO- Virginia E. “Sis” Gerry, age 85, passed away on Aug. 13, 2018.
She was born in Sanford on Oct. 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Fred and Helen Ham.
Virginia attended Waterboro schools and went on to raise her family with her late husband Keith.
She enjoyed shopping, playing Yahtzee, and music; however, it was her love of family that was most important to her.
Virginia was a member of the Hollis Center Baptist Church.
She is predeceased by her husband Keith Gerry; and siblings- Fred Ham Jr., Donald Ham, Kenneth Ham, Jody Smith and Donna Harmon.
Virginia is survived by her children- Anthony “Tony” Gerry of North Waterboro, Carmen O'Neill and her husband Matthew of Buxton, Karen Bogart and her husband Michael of South Portland, and Kimberly Linscott and her husband Jeff of Buxton; siblings- Richard “Bud” Ham of Hollis, Regina Libby of North Waterboro, and Frances Thompson of Sanford; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
Virginia’s family would like to thank the Barron Center, The Inn at Village Squire, and The Pines in Ocean Park for their care and support.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, at 2 PM at the Hollis Center Church. 388 Hollis Road, Hollis. Burial will follow at Pine Grove (North) Cemetery in North Waterboro.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home website, www.mainefuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hollis Center Church, 388 Hollis Road, Hollis, Maine 04042.