Harriett Munch Wernig Rand

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Harriett Munch Wernig Rand, 92, of Preble Street, died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Portland on April 12, 1922, a daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Day) Munch. She attended Portland schools. She married Robert Wernig in May 1945 and following Mr. Wernigs death in 1971, married Bradford Rand in 1977. She worked as a clerk in several retail stores and most enjoyed her work as a cashier at Laverdieres Drug Store. Harriett was a loving and devoted mother who dedicated her life to her family. She had a great joy for life and liked shopping for jewelry and clothing, singing hymns and country songs, and cooking. She was a longtime member of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene. She is predeceased by her husbands, two brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Carol Wernig of Portland, Barbara Velez and husband Efrem of Naples, and Judith Ricker and husband Donald of Lubbock, Texas; a son, Edward P. Lessard and wife Barbara of DIberville, Mississippi; a sister, Marion Hodges of Brownwood, Texas; 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A celebration of Harrietts life will be held 2:00 4:00 pm, Monday, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com. Memorial donations may be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

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  1. Harriett was such a good friend to our mother (Mable McLellan). My brother Paul called to tell me she was at Gosnell. He went to church with Harriet and called to tell of her passing. I am sure my mother was there waiting for her. She was a wonderful person and a wonderful friend. We send our deepest sympathy to you. May it help to know others care and hold you in their prayers. The McLellan children.

    – Linda McLellan Lougee

  2. I feel truly blessed to have had such a wonderful Nana….her love of life and spirit was inspirational. My deepest sympathy goes out to her children, family, and friends. I will always love and miss you.

    – Nicole lebel

  3. I have so many memories of Nana and feel blessed to have had her part of my life for so long. She was an such a sweet lady who always had a smile on her face and took great care of her family. My deepest sympathies are with all of you today as you mourn the loss of such a loving, kind woman. I will miss her deeply…..

    – Melissa Caron Crean

  4. You were such a vital part of the Nazarene Church family.We loved your wonderful happy spirit.Heaven will be brighter with you living there.I think your spirit will still have meaning,here, to the people who loved you.God, gave you a beautiful being.We’ll miss you.Bob and Bonnie Porter

    – Rev.Bob & Bonnie Porter


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