Arline Eldredge

Arline I. Eldredge, 97, of Sanford, died in Kennebunk on Friday, January 4, 2013.Arline was born in Sanford on April 6, 1915 to Grover and Mabel (Cram) Hall where she grew up and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School. When she was young she was employed in the Sanford mills and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until she was married at which time she left work to start her family.Arline enjoyed playing bingo and vegetable gardening. When she was younger she also enjoyed going dancing with her husband on a regular basis. Arline was known as a wonderful cook by her friends and family. She enjoyed having company and nobody who visited her left without having something to eat. She was also a very witty woman with an excellent sense of humor. Arline was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and devoted her life to caring for her family. She will be dearly missed.Arline was predeceased by her husband Burkett and by her two sons, Michael and Stephan.Surviving are her grandchildren, Cynthia Lytle and her husband Matt of Springfield, Ohio; Michael Eldredge Jr. and his wife Rachel of Sanford ; five great grandchildren, Aaron, Evan and Jenna Lytle and Alaina and Chase Eldredge; one great-great granddaughter Kairi and many nieces and nephews.This poem, written by Cynthia and given to Arline years ago, only begins to explain how much Arline is revered by her family.Gifts Of Memories (for Grammy Arline)3-Hole cakesGolden Rod kissesNew school shoesAnd pretty pink dressesHome cooked mealsLongs days at the beachI remember with fondnessAll of these thingsSo thank you for allOf these memoriesYou've given so muchTo Mike and to meAnd when I get to be a GrandmaIt will be my goalTo make gifts of memoriesLike those you've bestowedAt Arline's request there will be no public services.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Special Olympics Maine, Attn: Linda, 125 John Roberts Road #5,South Portland, Maine 04106.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence for the family please click on the condolences tab to the left.