Mildred B. Cloudman, 102, of Brunswick, died peacefully on May 13. Mrs. Cloudman was born Oct. 16, 1905, in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of Wilfred and Ada Bramham, who emigrated the prior year from Yorkshire, England.
She distinguished herself at school in many subjects and was encouraged to pursue her interests in music, photography, gardening, and sports. She won five gardening awards and over 60 local and state awards for photography. She attended Northfield Seminary for two years. She then studied piano at the New England Conservatory for four years and used her talent in that field to survive the Depression. She continued to perform in her local communities and entertain family through her 90s, as well as provide piano lessons.
At the age of 34, she met and later married Donald Cloudman. Mr. Cloudman worked as a draftsman in the electrical industry. The Cloudmans married while living in Danvers, Mass. and later moved to Waldoboro. While residing in Waldoboro, Mrs. Cloudman was a member of the Waldoboro Garden Club and the Waldoboro Women’s Club.
The Cloudmans enjoyed a full marriage of 58 years, which included extensive traveling. Their travels included visiting family in England, they toured most parts of the United Kingdom, as well as traveled to Germany, the Bahamas, France, and Mexico. The Cloudmans explored much of the U.S. and Canada by car. Mrs. Cloudman planned trips meticulously, map read, and was a stimulating travel companion. The Cloudmans included family in their travels, with whom they shared their deep appreciation and love of New England.
Mrs. Cloudman often invited family for prolonged visits and was a gracious hostess. During WWII, she would mail vital clothes and food parcels for the family and children. She had a close relationship with her English cousin’s children, including David Winder, of New York, his wife Gwendolyn “Molly”, and their family. She shared her love of travel with the Winder family well into her 90s. She also extended her care to families in her communities who had lost a parent, as well as continued her creative interests by making cards, dried flower arrangements, and giving slide shows and talks. Her life was filled with hobbies, including sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, painting, gardening, cooking, and sharing her interests and skills with family. She also was a formidable board game enthusiast and enjoyed reading.
Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers, Mass.
Arrangements are with Stetson’s Funeral Home in Brunswick.
