Mildred Engstrom, 80, of Jefferson, passed away on March 28 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, Glenridge, following a long illness.
She was born in Whitefield on Dec. 17, 1926, a daughter of the late Earl and Annie (Plummer) Glidden.
Mrs. Engstrom was a graduate of Union High School and had been employed by the State of Maine at the Augusta Mental Health Institute for 23 years.
She was predeceased by a brother, Buster Glidden, and a sister, Virginia Howard.
Mrs. Engstrom is survived by her two sons, Kirt Engstrom and wife Laurie of Jefferson, and Kraig Engstrom, Sr. and wife Paula of Whitefield; brother, Gordon Glidden of Pittston; sisters, Doris Lailor of Waldoboro, and Mary Bowman of Litchfield; grandchildren, Kraig Engstrom, Jr. and Krissy Engstrom; step-grandchildren, Terra Basil, Chris Ward, Trevor Ward and Felecia Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no public visiting hours.
A graveside service will be held later this spring in Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor.
Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Rt. 32, Windsor.
Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.
