Denise M. Rhinehardt, 51, of Wiscasset, passed away on May 11 at her home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1956 in Moosup, Conn.
Denise will be remembered by all who knew her as a selfless woman, with a great sense of humor who always made you smile. For more than 30 years she served as a compassionate and caring nurse. Her philosophy was “Life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
Denise is preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred L. Frechette, who died in 1974, and Aline Boyer, who died in 2006.
A loving mother, grandmother, devoted sister and dedicated friend, Denise is survived by two daughters, Lisa Rhinehardt of Delaware, and Jessica Feiner and husband Daniel of Delaware; granddaughter, Madison Feiner; brothers, David Frechette and John Boyer, both of Delaware; sister, Darlene Carroll of Delaware; three nephews; a niece; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins.
Services will be held at the convenience of her family.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Denise’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Maine Cremation and Funeral Service, Waldoboro.