Madaline Aspinall Rodger, born March 8, 1933 in Auburn Maine, daughter of Dorothy and Richard Merriam. Graduate of Edward Little High School (1952), Farmington State Teachers College (1956), she did graduate study at University of Maine Orono.
Taught at Fairview School, Auburn (1956-1961). Stayed home to raise a family, and then returned to teaching. One year at Lisbon Elementary School and 20 ½ years at Durham Elementary School, retiring in 1992. A proud member of the Shakespeare Club for many years.
Married Maurice Elliott Aspinall of Limerick, Maine, December 23, 1960. He died in August, 1987.
Married Robert W. Rodger of Cincinnati, Ohio in November, 1998. He died in October, 2013. Madaline and Rodge resided in both Cincinnati, Ohio and Durham, Maine.
Survivors include a daughter, Nettie-Anne Patricia Aspinall Bean and her husband Jason Bean of Brunswick; a son, Dr. Dana Elliott Aspinall of Alma, Michigan; a son, Richard Arthur Aspinall of Mt. Vernon. A sister, Margaret Ellsworth of Edgecomb. A special daughter-in-law, Lori Freeman of Lisbon. Grandchildren, Abbie Maria Aspinall of Augusta; Ally Elizabeth Aspinall of Lisbon and Richard Ransom Aspinall of Alma Michigan.
She wishes to be remembered as a devoted teacher and avid reader, but we also remember her as a wonderful Mother and Grandmother.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift to the Resident Assistance Fund, The Highlands 30 Governors Way, Topsham, Maine 04086.
A special thanks to the staff at Governor King Memory Care for their exceptional care and respect.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7pm, Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Crosman Funeral Home 40, Main St. Lisbon Falls, ME. A Funeral service will be held at 10am, Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Durham Congregational Church, 773 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME. A graveside service will take place at a later date.
