Gabrielle Greaves

October 31, 2010
Gabrielle E. Greaves, 82, of Sanford, died October 31 at the Goodall Hospital in Sanford after several years of declining health.She was born in Sanford on March 8, 1928, the daughter of Ernest and Antoinette (Michaud) Currier, attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School.She was employed in the box office of the Capitol Theater and the Sanford Drive In. For many years, she worked as a teller for the Sanford Trust Co. After leaving the bank, she worked for several years in the Treasurer's Office for the town of Sanford.She was a communicant of St. Ignatius Church and was a member of the Ladies of St. Ann.Mrs. Greaves enjoyed her weekly Friday lunches with the "bank girls" and also enjoyed knitting. She loved children and was "grandmother" to many.She was predeceased by her husband James Greaves and a son Michael Greaves.Survivors include her son John E. Greaves and several nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. William Frank and to the staff of H. D. Goodall Hospital for the care and many kindnesses shown to her and to them during her illness.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1 Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford. Condolences may be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.
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