Florence I. "Pappy" Wardwell

She was born in Rumford, Maine on January 19, 1934 a daughter of Albert and Geneva (Mitchell) McKinnon.

Pappy was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School Class of 1953.

She was a devoted mother and homemaker; and was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior.

Pappy loved Tuesday night poker games with family and friends; most of all, Pappy loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are her children; Clyde Wardwell, Jr. of Mexico, Kim Scott and husband Glenn of Auburn and Todd Wardwell and companion Mary of Mexico; three sisters, Margie Soucy of Dixfield, Barbara Hodge and husband William of Dixfield and Jean Cote of Rumford; two grandchildren, Corbin Wardwell and Cassie Wardwell; a longtime family friend, Roger LeBlanc of Mexico; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, a brother James McKinnon, five sisters, Dorothy Conrad, Mona Gallant, Shirley Woodard, Jackie Mailhot and Evelyn Fortier, and a granddaughter Katie Marie Scott.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff at Clover Manor for the wonderful care given to Florence.

If so desired contributions in Pappy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter 383 US Rt. 1 Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074.