Grace Jacqueline Bumford

SIDNEY – Grace Jacqueline Bumford, 84, of Sidney, passed away after a short illness at her home on Jan. 28, 2023. Grace was born on Jan. 11, 1938 in Augusta to Antoine J. Jean and Irene (Couture) Jean.

She married Donald Bumford on Feb.13, 1960 and they were married 42 years, until Donald’s passing in 2002.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, and the Cushnoc Senior Citizens Club. Grace was an avid Beano player and enjoyed the many friendships she made over the years playing Beano.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Donald; and her five brothers, Leo, Roland, Arthur, Donald, and Richard, and her six sisters, Diana, Leona, Juliette, Ida, Patricia, and Theresa.

Grace is survived by her sister, Joan Talbot; she is loved by her children, Jerry and his wife Janet of Augusta and their children Forrest Bumford and his partner Kristen Pietri, their son Emmett of Waterville, Kiersten (Bumford) Legere and her husband Ryan and their daughter, Quinn; Louise (Bumford) Dube and her husband Mike of Sidney, their son Ryan and his wife Keely and their children Arianna, Dawson, Mason, and Jackson; and Roger “Bo” Bumford and his wife Casie of Belgrade.

The family would like to express their gratitude to MaineGeneral Hospice care team.

Per her request there will be no visitation.

Burial will take place in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Augusta, next to her husband and our father, Donald. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences, stories, or photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.