Sharon L Remick

Sharon L. Remick 1947-2024 SANFORD—Sharon L. Remick, 76, of Sanford, died peacefully Wednesday March 13, 2024 in Scarborough. She was born in Portland July 10,1947 the daughter of Russell and Leatrice (Meloon) Martin. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and educator who graduated from Sanford Schools in 1965 and the University of Maine in Gorham in 1969. She was married to Franklin Remick for 57 years. Sharon taught kindergarten for five years in South Portland before moving back to Sanford where she was a teacher, teaching Principal, teacher leader, an Assistant Principal and Principal. She was Principal of Lincoln School, Emerson School, Margaret Chase Smith School and Lafayette School. Her career in Sanford spanned 45 years resulting in her working in all four small elementary schools prior to their closing-Lincoln, Emerson, Edison and Lafayette. Sharon was a member of the Baptist Church and the Eastern Star for a few years. She was also a member of the Kiwanis Club for a few years where she oversaw the Terrific Kid Program with the schools. She also oversaw the “Beat The Winter Blues” event for several years, which brought all of the Sanford Schools and social service agencies together for families once or twice a year. Sharon was an active supporter of her children’s and husband’s sports activities, helping out at the Snack Shed during soccer season, baseball or softball. She cheered teams on and provided transportation for teammates as necessary. Sharon’s favorite “team” was her “Book Club” group which started at Lincoln School in 1996 with staff and friends and has continued to meet monthly! Mrs. Remick was predeceased by her parents and her brother-in-law, Stanley Hill. She is survived by her husband, Franklin; her son, Darrell Remick and his wife Cindy of Shapleigh; her daughter, Karen Remick Lear; her grandchildren, Cody, Cole and Kaylee Remick and Cheyenne and Keith Chase; her siblings, David Martin and his wife Linda, Owen Martin and his wife Sandra and Patricia Hill, all of Sanford. A memorial service will be held at the Carll-Heald and Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale on Wednesday March 20 at 4:00 pm. Visitation will be from 3:00 until service time. Those who wish, may make memorial donations in Sharon’s name to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.