Mildred Verna Minnick

Eastport – Mildred V. Minnick, 89, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Calais Regional Hospital of congestive heart failure. Mildred was born in Eastport on Sept. 28, 1918, the daughter of Frank and Evelyn (Holmes) Malloch. She graduated from Shead Memorial High School in 1937 and married Paul R. Minnick in 1938. He managed the J.J. Newberry Store in Eastport until 1946, when he was transferred to Rumford. They resided in Rumford and Dixfield until 1957, when he was transferred to Ithaca, NY. They lived in Ithaca until his retirement in 1970 and then returned home to Eastport. Mildred was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1997. She was also predeceased by brothers Russell, Kenneth, George, Roland and Vernon Malloch; and sisters, Gladys McCutcheon and Doris Hungerford. She is survived by daughters, Sally R. Minnick of Eastport and Joyce L. Robertson of Oneida, NY; a son, David P. Minnick and his wife Debbie of Ithaca, NY; five grandchildren, her beloved granddaughter, Christine Robertson of Oneida, NY, and Melissa, Bethany, Meredith and Andrew Minnick of Ithaca, NY; her sister-in-law, Lena Malloch and her cousin, Naomi Spencer, both of Eastport; and many very special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calais Regional Hospital, 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.


Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Calais Regional Hospital, 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619.


Cemetery:
Hillside Cemetery
High Street
Eastport, ME 04631 (map/driving directions)