Wintie Hanna Templeton, 88, of Round Pond, entered into eternal rest on June 25. She was born in New Harbor on June 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Morrill and Madolyn Hanna. Wintie married her sweetheart, Willie Templeton Sr. on Aug. 17, 1946.
Wintie’s service to the Lord was tireless and her work touched people from all over the world. She was honored to have this as her job, and it never seemed a chore to her. She was a truly dedicated member of the Round Pond United Methodist Church, a devoted member of the United Methodist Women, and served on the General Board of Global Ministries for eight years.
Wintie was a long-time member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was currently serving as the Pemaquid Chapter Chaplain. She honored her patriotic duty and even served in the Civil Air Patrol during WWII. Among the various other organizations to which Wintie dedicated her time, she belonged to the Beacon Chapter #202 of the Eastern Star, was a past Worthy Matron, and had the honor of a lifetime membership. One of the things Wintie looked most forward to every week was volunteering at the coffee shop in Miles Memorial Hospital. She impacted her community and the world with her countless hours of service.
Wintie had a tremendous amount of joy in her life but it scarcely compared to the joy she brought to others. She was a lesson to us all on how to live a simple, honest and faithful life.
She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Carroll and Norma Hanna; and brother-in-law, John McCarthy.
Wintie is survived by her sister, Nancy McCarthy; brother and sister-in-law, Harland and Myrtle Hanna; sister-in-law, Marie Stevens; daughter, Madolyn Musick; sons, Willie Templeton Jr. and wife Anna and Jeff Templeton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and countless beloved friends.
Visiting hours 5-7 p.m., Tues., June 28 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Funeral service 11 a.m., Wed., June 29 at the Round Pond United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wintie Templeton Memorial Fund, Round Pond Methodist Church, PO Box 92, Round Pond, ME 04564.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, Damariscotta.
