Jeanne Wilde Crites

1930-2016

AUBURN - Jeanne (Wilde) Crites, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Schooner Estates in Auburn. She was born in Winchester, MA on June 15, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Springall) Wilde.

Moving from Winchester, she spent over 30 years in Auburn, and the remainder of her life in Minot. She was married to Dr. Walter Crites Jr. and they shared a loving marriage of over 50 years. Jeanne worked for the Auburn School Department in the lunch program, Mid-Maine Mutual Bank, and was the Secretary for the Maine Board of Dental Examiners. Jeanne was known to be an avid reader, and she loved her cats. A perfect day for her would simply be having all of her children home, as she always worried about their well-being. Growing up, she summered in Dexter, ME on Wassookeag Lake. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time at the family camp ion Kennebago Lake in Rangeley.

She is survived by her husband; her three children, Walter and his wife Lisa Crites, Bill and his partner Lila Smith, and Sandra and her husband John Raymond; her granddaughter, Amy St. Hilaire and her three children.

Jeanne was predeceased by her daughter, Carolyn; her three sisters, Barbara, Ruth and Alice, and her brother Bill.

The family would like to thank the staff of Schooner Memory Care, especially Amy, Vickie and Nadine for their support and care over the last three years.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories or offer their condolences by visiting Jeanne's online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

FUNERAL NOTICE:

CRITES - Jeanne, 86, passed away on Sunday July 24, 2016. The family will be having a private burial later this week at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jeanne's name to The Alzheimer's Association 383 US Route One #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer and Merrill Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn, Maine 04210.