Onalee D. (Searles) Rancourt

SKOWHEGAN – Onalee D. (Searles) Rancourt, 74, passed away Feb. 18, 2021 at her home in Skowhegan. She was born Dec. 5, 1946 in Skowhegan, the daughter of Scott and Faylene (Webber) Searles.

She graduated from Madison Area High School, class of 1964. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 1457 and enjoyed reading, traveling, watching the New England Patriots and most of all, getting together with family and friends.

Onalee is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Collins and partner John Gray of Skowhegan, son, Scott Collins of Skowhegan; stepdaughter, Nancy Darnell and husband Charlie of Virginia, stepson, Randy Rancourt and wife Shelly of North Carolina; grandchildren, Garret Hayden of Augusta, Nicholas Hayden and fiance Amber Bennett of Skowhegan, Brooke Knox and husband Eric of Skowhegan, Kati Collins of Colorado Springs, Colo., Samantha Bowman and husband Nick of Madison; great- grandchildren, Logan Bennett of Skowhegan, Jordan Hayden of Skowhegan, Emily Knox of Skowhegan, Brandon Knox of Skowhegan, Bensyn Collins of Colorado Springs, Colo., Isabelle Bowman of Madison, Charlotte Bowman of Madison; brother, Larry Searles and wife Julie of Skowhegan, sister, Kathy Searles of Skowhegan; nieces, nephews, aunt, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; and husband, Joseph Rancourt.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Onalee’s memory to:

a local animal shelter of their choice


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