Frances M Gayton

Calais – Frances M. Gayton, 84, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center in Calais. Frances was born in Calais on July 19, 1926, daughter of the late Louie and Mary (Noble) Greenlaw. She married Max Gayton Sr. on January 5, 1946. She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by two brothers, Earl Greenlaw and his wife Virginia, and Louie Greenlaw. Surviving are her three children, Max V. Gayton II and his wife Gloria of Calais, Richard Gayton and his wife Alane of Baileyville, and Linda McCoubrey and her husband Charles of Calais; three grandchildren, Tammy Gayton of Calais, Christine McCoubrey of Calais, and Keely Gayton and her fiancé Dale Leonard of Kittery; three great-grandchildren, Dominic Gayton, Kaisha Gayton, and Lily McCoubrey; a sister Jean Pomeroy and her husband Robert of Calais; two brothers, Allen Greenlaw of Alexander, and Myron Greenlaw and his wife Dolores of Portland; sister-in-law Betty Greenlaw of Calais; special niece Marylou Hinton of Calais; dear friend Ruth MacKechnie of Calais; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Calais Cemetery with Pastor Bob Hinton officiating. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.