Geneva Makin

Geneva MakinSanfordGeneva Makin, 86, formerly of Old Falls Rd. in Sanford died Sunday July 1, 2001 at the H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford, ME.Mrs. Makin was born on January 12, 1915 in West Minot, ME. She was the daughter of Ezra and Sadie Dudley Hill.Mrs. Makin was a graduate of Mechanic Falls H.S. class of 1933. She worked for Kesslen Shoe Co. of Kennebunk, ME for 28 years, and Wood Heel Shops for almost 2 years. In 1977 she retired from the Morningstar Corp. in west Kennebunk after 5 years of service.Gardening and dancing were some of Mrs. Makins' favorite pastimes. She was also noted for her delicious cranberry sauce said her granddaughter.Predeceasing her is her husband Forrest, and daughter Rosalie.Surviving is a Son-in-law Norman Landry of Arundel; a granddaughter, Catherine Landry of Arundel; two grandsons, Stephen Landry of Rochester, NH, and David Landry of Oak Creek, CO. Also surviving are 2 great grandchildren and several cousins.A visitation will be held for Mrs. Makin on Thursday July 5, 2001 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main St. Springvale; where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial at Riverside Cemetery in Springvale.For those that desire memorials may be made in Mrs. Makins' memory to the Maine Childrens' Cancer Program, US Rte. 1, Unit 107, Scarborough ME 04074.