Viola A. Main
September 9, 1926 ~ March 9, 2017
South Portland- Viola A. Main, 90, of Evans Street, died on Thursday, March 09, 2017 at Maine Medical Center, following a brief illness. Vi was born in South Portland, on September 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bridget Delia (Feeney) Conley. She attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School in the class of 1943. On March 13, 1953, Vi married Stanley M. Main in Cape Elizabeth. Together they made their home and raised their family in South Portland. Vi worked as a homemaker raising her family. Once the children were grown she went to work at Shaws Supermarket in Mill Creek, where people would stand in line just to have her cash them out. She later went to work at Sears, in the mall, for several years before retiring. In her spare time, she loved gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. Vi loved cooking, and made cookbooks for all of her grandchildren, sharing all of her favorite and best recipes, the family commented, We will miss her amazingly bright spirit and the love and joy she had for life. She made life that much better for everyone who had the opportunity to spend time with her, she brightened this world. Shes one of a kind, blessing us with her beautiful soul which has moved on to a wonderful place filled with love, joy and perfect health. Her greatest love was being surrounded by her family. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, and a former member of the South Portland Garden Club. Vi was predeceased by a daughter Rae Kimball in 2013; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of sixty four years, Stanley M. Main of South Portland; two daughters Beverly Logan of South Portland, and Barbara and Mark Foley of South Portland; a sister Margaret Swett of Arizona; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A service will follow at the chapel at 1:00pm, with burial in Brooklawn Memorial Park, Congress Street, Portland. To view Vis memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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So sad that Vi has passed on. I’ll always remember her kindness and mischievous, twinkling eyes.
– Susan Hughes
Dearest Beverly,Jeff and I send our love and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. You have given so much love and caring to both your parents over these past years…..I pray that you can find peace in the knowledge that your mother is now with Jesus and free from all pain and suffering. May God bless dear Viola and all of you.
– Jeff and Donna Wilkinson
Such a good friend to the Dunphy family. Sending my condolences to her family.
– Donna Dunphy Davis
Aunt Vi was one of the brightest spirits I ever knew. She lit up the world around her in a way that few people ever do. She had an amazing sense of humor and I’ll never forget the many hours we would spend laughing around the kitchen table. You were dearly loved and will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy to Uncle Stanley, my Aunts and cousins. I’m sorry that I can’t be with you in person, but know that I’m with you in spirit. Love and prayers, Scott.
– Scott Kelley
I was very sorry to hear from the passing of Vi. You have my deepest sympathy .
– Jane Kimball Foley
You will be missed( not issued).
– Jane Kopczak
Dear Bev and Barb,I am so very sorry to learn of Ma’s passing. Fond memories from the times spent with your family when you lived on broadway have stayed with me thru out my life. She was a wonderful person who always made me feel welcome.
– Lee Anderson
My sincere condolences to Barb, Bev, Stan and the entire family. I have so many great memories of Ma, a truly great person. You have a wonderful angel looking over you.
– Chuck Keller
A truly unique woman. She was a woman of strength, kindness & laughter. You wil be,issued. Our heartfelt sympathy to her family.
– Jane & Paul K
Thank you for your thoughts. We appreciate you taking the time to remember her. I’ve lost your Mom’s phone number. Would you mind emailing it to me. Regards, Beverly
– Beverly Logan
Viola you will be so missed. You were a good example of how one should live life and treat others.The laughter and joy you always brought will always be with me. So many many wonderful memories I have of you. I never think of fudge but I think of you when you know who showed up, yelling ” Hide the fudge … Is here. ” Rest in peace Viola knowing how much you were loved. Stanley, I send you and your family much heartfelt sympathy and lots of love, thoughts and prayers.
– Patti Bean Vire
Viola was a very caring and funny woman who I always considered as part of my family growing up as a child and as an adult. I have very fond memories of her when she and Stanley would come down to see my mom(Mary Bean). She will be greatly missed by many in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with you Stanley and the rest of the family. God bless you all.
– Peggy Bean Cobb