Eileen M Trask

She was born July 24, 1945 in Skowhegan, Maine, the daughter of the late Linwood and Irene (Redmond) Trask.

Eileen grew up in Cornville the second of seven children. She lived in Skowhegan and Madison where she worked and raised her children. Once her children were grown she moved to New Hampshire where she lived for a few years before moving to Florida, fulfilling her dream of living in a warm climate. Eileen returned to Maine in 2010 to be with her family again.

Eileen was a kind and loving woman who was strong and independent. She easily made friends and all who knew her loved her. She enjoyed quilting, reading, going to flea markets and creating photo albums for family members. Eileen loved the sunshine and enjoyed spending time outside in the warm weather. Family gatherings where everyone played guitars and sang were one of her greatest pleasures. Even though she was separated by distance, Eileen created and managed a family website to keep everyone connected. Family and friends were very important to Eileen.

She is survived by her children; Chad Steward and his wife Michelle of Athens, Denise Thompson of Manchester, Darcy Surette and her husband Al of Skowhegan; her grandchildren: Curtis, Carrie, Mitchell, Britney, Chris, Katie, Sarah, Josh, Haley, and Shayna; her great-grandchildren: Sidney, Chloe, Savannah, Levi, Kylie, and Laila; her siblings: Linda Steward and her partner Ed, David Trask and his wife Cheryl, Jean Bishop, Laura Spofford and her husband David, Patricia Snell and her husband Larry, Joanne Trask, as well as several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, infant brother Terry, and infant twin daughters Karla and Karen.

Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Me. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Dr. Mann Rd., Skowhegan, Me.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Eastern Maine Medical Center for their care, kindness and compassion they gave to Eileen and her family.

Donations may be made in Eileen’s memory to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, Maine 04330