Louise M. Kirner

    Kirner, Louise M., 77, February 28, 2012.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Spring interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
    HOULTON – Louise Mae Kirner, 77, died Feb. 28, 2012, surrounded by her family at a Bangor hospital. She was born October 12, 1934 at Houlton, the daughter of Della Glue and Thadeus Friel.
    Louise attended local schools and was a member of Houlton High School, class of 1952. She became a CNA and proudly worked at Community Living Association for 31 years before retiring in 2009. She was devoted to her clients and made many special friends throughout her career, especially John. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 147. Above all Louise enjoyed spending time with her family as she cherished her daughter, granddaughters and great-grandson. She will be remembered for her kindness towards others, her giving spirit and her warm smile.
    Louise is survived by her daughter, Debra Varney and her husband, Michael of Houlton; two granddaughters Amanda Varney of Houlton, Michelle Varney Slike and her husband Levi of Presque Isle; great-grandson, Michael Fitzpatrick of Houlton; sister, Peggy Lynds Drost and her husband, James of Houlton; brothers, Albert Friel and his wife, Connie of Nickerson Lake, Chester Friel of El Paso, TX; sister-in-law, Betty Friel of Houlton; former husband, Carl Kirner of Tavares, FL; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth Troy, Doris Nickerson and Ada Grant; her brothers, Chester Stearns, Maurice Friel, George Friel and Christopher Friel; and her nephew, Butch Friel.
    Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home Friday 6 to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Saint Mary of the Visitation Church Saturday 10 a.m. with Rev. David Raymond celebrant. Spring interment will held in the Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Louise’s memory to the Louise Kirner Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.