Ethel Mimi Donna Buck Applegarth

Auburn- E. Donna Applegarth, "Mimi", age 74, of 63 Old Carriage Rd. Auburn passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at The Hospice House with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bangor, ME November 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Ralph F. and Wynona L. (Smith) Buck. She attended Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1954. Her career included People’s Bank, Porteous, Dr. Jan Kippax, but the time that meant the most to her was when she was a homemaker and mother to her six children and grandchildren. Mrs. Applegarth was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, a member of St. Ann’s Guild and a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and holidays and birthdays were always a special time as she enjoyed shopping and making peanut butter fudge. She took pride in making afghans, dolls, clothes for Barbies and dolls, pot holders, dish cloths and memory bears. She also enjoyed her computer and friends that she met by playing Pogo. Donna will be remembered for her big heart, her quick wit, and the love and pride she had for her family. She married the love of her life Richard L. Applegarth on October 3, 1959 and together they had six children. He predeceased her in June of 2008. She leaves 5 daughters, Susan Levesque and husband Donald of Lewiston, Kathy Brown and husband Wallace of Auburn, Andrea Gauthier and Richard Wing of Minot, Sally Gelinas and husband Scott of Lewiston, and Nancy Norcross and husband Kevin of Oxford; her son David J. Applegarth and his wife Loriann of Mechanic Falls, her grandchildren, Scott & Sarah Levesque, Rick & Lauren Brown, Robyn Coleman & Ashley Farrell, Benjamin Applegarth, Katelyn & Alexander Major,Skylar Gelinas, Cassady Applegarth and Seth Laganiere and Dawson Norcross. Her great-granddaughter Taylor Farrell and the expecting Baby Coleman. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, her parents, Ralph and Wynona Buck, her sister M. Joyce Petersen, her brother James F. Buck, her in-laws David and Beatrice Applegarth, and a special nephew Martin Petersen. The family would like to thank Dr. Eugene Ferguson, Dr. Daniel Rausch, and the caring staff of the Hospice House of Auburn. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Donna's family by visiting their guestbook at;

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