Thelma Gilnack Niederfringer, 93, passed away on Dec. 13 in a Longmeadow, Mass. nursing home.
A native of Connecticut, Thelma was born and raised in Glastonbury and lived in Newington for many years. Later in life, Thelma and Carl took residence for more than 25 years on the seacoast of Pemaquid Point. There, Thelma was active in the New Harbor Willing Workers Club.
Thelma was a loving wife, caring mother, and friend to many.
Her loving husband, Carl, predeceased her in 2009 after 63 years of marriage.
Thelma is survived by her sons, Stephen and wife Janet Niederfringer of Wilbraham, Mass., and Arthur Niederfringer of West Palm Beach, Fla.; daughter, Linda and husband William Caval of Deep River, Conn. and North Palm Beach, Fla.; two granddaughters, Susan and husband Robert Allen of Madison, Conn., and Julie and husband Michael Grenier of Somers, Conn.; and three great-grandchildren.
A burial at the convenience of the family will take place in New Harbor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Willing Workers Hall, c/o Ruth Brooks, 88 Seawood Park, New Harbor, ME 04554.
Condolences for the family may be expressed at www.StrongHancock.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
