WATERVILLE – Rebecca (Hallee) Sherwood left this life on Nov. 21, 2023, after a long illness. In death, as in life, she was held by her family in a circle of love.

The eldest of six children, Rebecca was born to N. Richard and Constance (Audet) Hallee in Waterville, Maine on May 30, 1948. After graduating from Waterville High School in 1966, she joined the Women’s Army Corps, which included work at the Pentagon. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from SUNY Buffalo. She returned to the Waterville area in the 1970s to raise her family.

Rebecca was a fiercely loving mother of two sons, devoted wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She thrived as a full time mother, and also taught high school and college English part time. Her passion for vintage jewelry became a successful part-time business. Rebecca was known by family and friends as the “queen of the scrabble.” We will miss her generous spirit, unwavering love, contagious laugh, and unforgettable smile.

She is survived by her husband, Peter, son Matthew and his wife Kellyann; son Nathan and grandson Sam; brother Greg Hallee; brother Steve Hallee, nephew Brent Hallee, wife Crystal and son Brody, and nephew Scott Keddy and daughter Charlotte; brother Tim Hallee and wife Lauren; sister Lisa Hallee and husband Eric Sharpe; sister Bridget Hallee Campbell, husband John and daughter Haley. Rebecca was predeceased by her parents, and her nephew Christopher Hallee.

In accordance with Rebecca’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. All who knew and loved Rebecca are welcome to join the celebration of life on December 16, at St. Bridget Center in Vassalboro from 2 to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in Rebecca’s name to the Maine Children’s Home, mainechildrenshome.org.

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