Carlene B. Harrison

Carlene Hope Brown Harrison, 75, formerly of Ridgeway Avenue, Sanford, Maine, died early in the morning of Saturday, August 20 at Huntington Commons, Kennebunk, Maine. Carlene was born August 12, 1947, in Sanford, a daughter of John H. and Yvonne W. Brown. She attended Sanford High School where she played the coronet in the Sanford High School Band. She graduated in 1965. Next, she attended the Maryanne Seton College in Waterville, Maine, earning a degree as an X-ray technician in 1967. After, she worked at Sanford's Goodall Hospital, where she met her husband, Jack Harrison. Jack and Carlene were married on November 16,1968 at the Spurwink Meetinghouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Carlene and Jack owned and operated the Higgins Beach Inn Scarborough, Maine for 29 Years. As a result of her work at the Inn, she evolved into an excellent cook, a passion she held throughout her whole life. Carlene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springvale. As a very active church member, she served as church clerk and church secretary and served on the church council as well. She was a member of the Sereco Club and of the Crafty Ladies handicrafts group. She was a Rainbow Girl and was a member of Eastern Star. Although Carlene and Jack had no children, they enjoyed the company of their cat, Chris Cat, and 2 dogs, Sambo and Shadow. Carlene was well traveled in her lifetime. Her trips took her to Hawaii, Bermuda, England, Scotland, and the Netherlands. As a hobby, Carlene had a special interest in collecting and maintaining research for her family's genealogy. Carlene is survived by her sister Cynthia Roger and husband Paul; her sister Alicia Grammont; her brother Terrance Brown and wife Susan and foster brother Robert Drake. She had many nieces and nephews, John Roger and his wife Wendy; Shannon Burchill and her husband Rich; Sarah Chase and Mike; Katie Francis and husband David; Rebecca Brown, Aaron Brown, and Bruce Harrison. A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 30th at 10AM at Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 31st at 11AM at the Springvale First Baptist Church, 429 Main Street, Springvale. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that friends and relatives might choose to make a donation to the charity of their choice. Click this link to view additional details about Carlene's Services: https://my.gather.app/remember/carlene-harrison Click this link to view additional details about Carlene's Services: https://my.gather.app/remember/carlene-harrison