Lois Ellen Hoch, 78, of Waldoboro, died at her home after a brief illness. Born in Boston to the late Stuart F. and Alice M. Coburn, Lois, with her two brothers and two sisters, grew up enjoying the beauty of Hampton Ponds, Mass.
The family moved to Maine in 1949, where she met her beloved husband of 60 years, Elmer R. (Bud) Hoch Jr. Lois graduated from Waldoboro High School, class of 1951.
Lois was a devoted wife and mother. Together Lois and Bud raised four daughters who have become educated, independent women. Lois loved nature, watching birds at her feeders and visiting her yard on what was fondly referred to as the “garden tour.” She enjoyed researching family genealogy, reading historical fiction and volunteer work at the Old German Church. She lived her last days with grace and never lost her sense of humor, while being surrounded and cared for by her loving family.
Lois is predeceased by her brother, Calvin C. Coburn of Deep River, Conn. and Sebago.
She leaves behind her husband Bud; and daughters, Angela G. Hoch of Waldoboro, Carolyn Hoch-Olsen of Farmingdale, Diane M. Hoch of Augusta, and Judith E. Hoch of Anchorage, Alas.; grandchildren, Adam B. Simmons and wife Jill of Cushing, E. Ray Martin of Waldoboro, Tyler W. Olsen of Farmingdale, Alex E. Martin of Columbia, S.C., Melanie F. Simmons of Higganum, Conn., and Britta G. Olsen of Madison, N.J.; brother, Robert W. Coburn of Daytona Beach, Fla.; sisters, Fern M. Skellings of Waldoboro, and Joan C. Bruso and husband Richard of Chicopee, Mass.; sisters-in-law, Helen Martin of Waldoboro, and Marilyn Coburn of Sebago; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family members.
Service 2 p.m., Sat., July 7 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. Rev. Ken Dale will officiate.
Lois was a long time member of the National Wildlife Federation and in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190-5362 or call 1-800-822-9919.
You can share condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Waldoboro.
