Josephine M. Chisholm

LEWISTON - Josephine M. Chisholm, 83, a resident of the Pownal Rd., Auburn died unexpectedly Friday morning at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Lewiston, October 1, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Effie (Hanson) Steele. She attended Auburn schools, and was a 1945 graduate of Edward Little High School. Following her education, Josephine worked as a bookkeeper for Morin Brick Yard and the Auburn Water Department.retiring in 1982. During retirement, she and her husband, Rick traveled most of the continental United States and Canada by both motorcycle and RV. Josephine was most proud of her children, and her entire family. Survivors include her husband, Richard "Rick" Chisholm of Auburn; two sons, Blaine Hodgdon and his wife, Wanda of Auburn; and Jeffery Hodgdon and his wife, Pamela of South Paris; several step children as well as one brother, Francis Steele of Auburn; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Thayne Hodgdon in 1975. CHISHOLM died in Lewiston, October 16, 2009, Mrs. Josephine M. Chisholm age 83 years a resident of Auburn. Memorial services honoring Josephine's life will be celebrated TUESDAY 11:00AM from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with Reverend Dodi Knight presiding. Burial will be private at Pine Street Cemetery. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL 62 Spring Street Auburn, 784-6449