Carrie Marie (Lane) Stevens

READFIELD – Carrie Marie (Lane) Stevens passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, at the Balsam House, where she was a resident, in Readfield.

She was born in New Hampshire on June 5, 1935, at 12:04 a.m. Carrie grew up in Lancaster, N.H., and was the daughter of Katherine and Harold Lane.

Her Dad was a florist, and Carrie loved to help him in his shop. In later years, Carrie loved sending flower arrangements to family and friends during special occasions to show her support and love. Murray and Carrie sent plenty of love to others over the years.

Carrie graduated in 1953 from Lancaster High School. Her Mom was a nurse, and Carrie thought she, too, would become one. Carrie helped out in the nurses’ office of her high school and later went to nurse training in Boston, Mass. While her path ultimately brought her in a different direction, she often had home remedies and tips that cured the worst of days.

She married the love of her life, Murray Kent Stevens Sr., on June 5, 1954, and moved to Durham while Murray finished and graduated from UNH. They were married 44 years before Murray’s passing in 1998.

They raised their family, Sherry, Chip, and Julie, for most of the years in Randolph. They made many dear friends over the years. If you were visiting with them, you were guaranteed delicious food, laughter, conversation, and many good songs around the piano. Carrie and Murray spent time over the years in both Maine and their beloved state of Vermont.

Carrie would bring her gift of song to any moment when the occasion arose. Her beautiful voice was a treasure that brought joy to birthday celebrations, parties, and church services. Her children, grandchildren, and friends would always look forward to her early morning birthday song on their special day. Music was an important part of Carrie’s life.

She was a member of Christ Church, where she had many friends who loved her. When Murray was alive, they both sang in the choir and taught Sunday School.

Carrie’s many passions included her love of animals. Their home adopted many types of pets, including squirrels, raccoons, birds, and any and all of nature’s baby critters that needed loving and care. Many memories of her include a dog in the passenger seat as she whipped down country roads with her lead foot on the gas and adventurous spirit guiding the way.

She is survived by her daughter Sheryl Stevens; grandson, Zachery Stevens; son, Murray Kent Stevens Jr. and his wife Mary Jo; granddaughters Carissa Stevens-Bard and husband Patrick, her great-grandchildren Stella and Ellis Bard; granddaughter, Lesley Stevens, Bryn Stevens and her husband, Scott.

She was predeceased by her husband, Murray Kent Stevens Sr.; and daughter, Julie Marie Stevens. The Heavens are rejoicing as she is now with her much-loved husband, family members, and friends who passed before her.

Thank you to the Balsam House for their loving care over the years while Carrie was a resident, and also to Maine General Hospice and the loving angels that have been there for her these past months.

Service and burial will take place on Aug. 17 at Hyde Park, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband and daughter.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made in Carrie’s name to either:

Kennebec Valley Humane Society,

10 Pet Haven Lane,

Augusta. ME. 04330

Maine General Hospice,

P.O. Box 828,

Waterville, ME 04903