WATERVILLE – Lena Marie (Rancourt) King passed away on July 4, 2023, with her loved ones at her side.

Lena was born on Dec. 6, 1934, in Waterville and attended Waterville schools and Mount Merci Academy. She met the love of her life, Augustus King, and they had four daughters.

Lena worked several jobs during her life: inspector at the CF Hathaway Company and clerk at several main street businesses. Most will remember her as the kind lady at the door of Walmart where she was a greeter for several years.

Lena spent much of her life serving others. She was Democratic Chairwoman for Ward 7. Lena also worked on campaigns for Ken Curtis and Ed Muskie. She also served on the board of registrations during elections. She was a volunteer at the St. Frances Soup Kitchen, the Waterville Boys and Girls Club, the American Legion Auxiliary and countless suppers and other community events. She was bilingual and could speak both French and English to community members. She enjoyed spending time at her camp on Great Pond. Lena loved to travel with her daughters, going out to lunch and shopping.

Lena will be missed by her family including Mary Ellen and Chuck Reny of Atlanta, Ga., Linda and Vinal McGraw of Clinton, Catherine Rancourt of Belgrade, and Joan King and Alice Montestruc of Baton Rouge, La. She had six grandchildren who know her as “Meme”; 16 great-grandchildren that called her “Old Meme”; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Irene Rancourt; husband, Augustus King; and a sister, Rose Doyon.

At her request there will be no visiting hours. A small private service will be held by the family at a later date.

Special thanks to the Lakewood staff for their excellent care.

“We will miss you babe.”

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the

American Cancer Society.

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