Clara C. Gartley

Clara C. Gartley, 91 of Lisbon, died suddenly Monday morning after a heart attack. She was born in Lisbon Center, Maine on December 31, 1919, a daughter of Alfred and Maria Belanger Gamache. She was married to Gordon Gartley May 4, 1940. She was a resident of Lisbon most of her life, retired from Farnsworth Mill and moved to Sarah Fry assisted living facility in 2007. She was a member of the loving family of St. Mathews Episcopal Church. Mrs Gartley joined Pine Tree Grange #3 in 1937, served as faithful secretary for 27 years and recently received her 70-year Seal and Certificate. She has been a faithful member of that Grange, Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Pomona Granges, the Maine State Grange of which she served as Junior Deputy for four years and Lady Assistant Steward for eight years. She was Marshal for an installation team that installed officers throughout the state for 27 years and was known by Granges throughout the state for being a part of one of the best installing teams available. She is survived by her son Carl and his wife Karol of Rockwood, ME, two grandsons and two great-grand-children, Shane and his son Michael Gartley of Atlanta, Ga., Mark Goff of Pascagoula, Miss and his son Casey; a twin sister, Aldea Grondon of Auburn Me., a brother, Reuben Gamache and his wife Irene of Sabattus, ME.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon L. Gartley, parents, three brothers, Clifford, Romeo and Clarence. Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and share

memories of Clara by visiting her guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

Visitation at Crosman Funeral Home Friday 6-8 PM, with a Grange service at 6:30 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27th, 11 A.M. At St. Mathews Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon Street, Rt. 196, Lisbon Falls, ME. Committal will be at the Lisbon Cemetery. Instead of flowers we are asking for contributions be made to St. Mathews Episcopal Church in her memory. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Creamation & Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, ME 04242. 353-4951.