Doris Guiggey

GUIGGEY, Doris, 94, WESTFIELD, May 22, 2013. A memorial will be held July 27 at the Westfield United Baptist Church in Westfield.

     WESTFIELD – Doris Guiggey, beloved mother, nana, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born October 10, 1918, in Woodland, ME, to Lemuel R. Ginn and Flora (Hulbert) Ginn.
    Doris married Gerald Guiggey on October 20, 1938, and together they raised their family on the Egypt Road in Westfield. In addition, to raising three daughters, she held numerous jobs outside the home, including over twenty-years of service to A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital in Presque Isle. After enjoying many years of retirement in the Westfield and Presque Isle area, she moved to Ormond Beach, Fla.
    Doris was a devout Christian who belonged to the Westfield United Baptist Church and the Community Baptist Church in Ormond Beach, where she was active in an assortment of activities. In addition, Doris had been an active member of the Mars Hill Senior Citizens. She loved gardening, cooking, playing games, entertaining friends, and reading the Bible. Most of all, she loved being with her family and friends, and finding joy in living. All who knew her, loved Doris. She had an enthusiasm for life and an upbeat personality that drew many people to share that joy.
    Doris is survived by daughters, Jacqueline Bond and her husband, James, Carole Heitzmann and her husband, Wayne, and Linda Worthley and her husband, Leonard; brothers, Ken Ginn, and Dr. Robert Ginn and his wife, Arwood; eight grandchildren, Jaime Laffins and Brad, James Bond, Jena Tracy and Bruce, Shane Heitzmann and Laura, Holly Wicktom and Troy, Cissy Ladner and Sherm, and Jodi Bisson and Michael; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; and numerous extended family plus a multitude of close and caring friends.
    Her parents; her husband; her sister, Geraldine Matthews; a granddaughter, Dawn Moran; and great-granddaughter, Devin Moran, predeceased her.
    Doris’ life on earth was a testament to all and a wonderful blue print for others to follow. She will live in our hearts forever.
    A memorial will be held July 27 at the Westfield United Baptist Church in Westfield,    ME. Donations may be made in her memory to the Westfield United Baptist Church.