Frances Oradell Nason, 94, died on June 2 at the home of her niece, Dawn Gilbert, in Boothbay.
Frances was born Jan. 1, 1919, the daughter of Ralph Stahl and Madge Stone in North Waldoboro. She and her sister, Olive Sherman Baker were brought up by their grandparents, Dennis and Oradell Stahl in North Waldoboro and Fessenden and Fannie Stone in Edgecomb. She attended schools in Edgecomb and North Waldoboro, graduating from Lincoln Academy in 1936.
Frances worked at D.H.S. in Augusta. Later, passing the civil service exam, she worked in Boothbay Harbor for U.S. Fish and Wildlife. She married USAF S/Sgt. Robert Nason in 1953. She enjoyed traveling and working in Scotland and Turkey, and finally back in the U.S., wherever Bob was stationed. They moved to Bremen in 1969. Frances worked in Bath for the U.S. Navy Sup-Ship, and finally retired to care for her husband.
She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends, as well as gardening, swimming, traveling and spending time with her beloved dogs and cats.
Frances was always known as “Auntie.” She loved spending time with her niece, Dawn and great-niece, Lora, at their beauty salon in Boothbay Harbor. She also held the distinction of being Bremen’s oldest resident, receiving the Boston Cane. Almost two years ago, “Auntie” became a great-great-great aunt to Jameson Brooks, who was born with and still battling brain cancer. She said he was a “keeper” and he is proving her right.
“Auntie” is survived by her niece, Dawn Gilbert and husband Shannon of Boothbay; nephews, Charles Scott Sherman and wife Diane of Rockwell, N.C., and Robert Sherman and wife Julie of Bowdoinham; great nieces, Dawna Hannan of Greene, Lora Rinow of Edgecomb, Shawna Sherman of Seattle, Wash., and Candy Sherman of Florida; great-nephews, Charles Gilbert of Boothbay, Nick Sherman of Durham, N.C., and Scott and Michael Sherman of Florida; great-great-nephews, Justin Brooks of Boothbay, and Kevin Brooks of Boothbay Harbor; great-great-great-niece, Nikki Brooks of Boothbay Harbor; great-great-great-nephew, Jameson Brooks; great-great-great-niece, Jade Blair of Boothbay; and adopted “nieces,” Lucille Pendleton of Boothbay, and Patty Grant of Edgecomb.
There will be a private, family graveside service.
Donations in Frances’ memory may be made to The Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556 or to Miles Home, Health & Hospice, 40 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall, Boothbay.
