Ann Norwood Day Stone, 83, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17. Born on April 17, 1930, in Spokane, Wash., she was the daughter of Anna Nesheim Stone and Dr. Emerson Stone, DO. She graduated from Hellgate High School and the University of Montana.
Ann was well known in the area as a pianist/accompanist, organist, teacher, and as a singer/actress, artist, and dancer. In addition to the arts, she was a businesswoman who owned and ran a local clothing and gift shop known as Stone Chimneys.
She and her husband, Dr. McClure Day, showed and rode carriages pulled by their miniature ponies and were often seen at local events and parades. Her love of animals could not be surpassed, and she was always in the company of her many pets, including dogs, cats, a parrot named Lillian, love birds, and a pot bellied pig when they came into vogue.
Ms. Stone was a communicant of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. She also served as organist in many area churches as well as an accompanist to choirs both in the community and at Lincoln Academy. In addition to serving in those capacities, she often accompanied solo singers and instrumentalists in recitals. She loved teaching piano to hundreds of area children and adults, and her students loved her as much as she loved them. Many went on to successful careers in music from her tutelage and passion for music.
Ann was best known for her talents in the arts. She taught ballroom and tap dancing. Her piano skills brought her the position of Primary Accompanist for the Lincoln County Community Theater where she discovered that stage and singing were new avenues to follow. Her love of acting and exceptional talent were quickly evident and brought her many roles with the Lincoln County Community Theater after her years accompanying the shows. She also acted in Girl Power Productions and at The Waldo Theater. Some of her favorite roles were Mrs. Anna in “The King and I” and Maude in “Harold and Maude.”
Her loving husband, Dr. McClure Day of Damariscotta, who died in 2010, predeceased Ann.
She is survived her brother, George Stone; and by generations of performers in dance, music and theater performance, who were the children of her heart. Her most recent young protégé, Andrew Lyndaker, 9, of Newcastle, has already carried Ann’s legacy onto the stage in Portland and onto the screen.
In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of her exceptional life is being planned for spring.
Condolences for family and friends, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
