WHITEFIELD – Mae Belle Mayo, 66, of Whitefield, died suddenly after a brief illness at home on Monday, March 25, 2024, with her fiancé and dog by her side. She was born in Augusta on June 8, 1957, the daughter of Sherlock and Donna (Larrabee) Truman.

Mae was known for her loud voice, but with that loud voice was love. Mae was known for her hard work in all aspects of her life. She was very independent but was always willing to help others when it was needed. Mae had a special passion for birds, domestic and wild. Along with a love for all animals, especially for her current dog companion Shadow. Mae enjoyed living in the country where she spent most of her life living. She enjoyed camping, country fairs, music, dancing in her younger days and attending or hosting gatherings with family and friends. She took delight in watching and being a part of her grandchildren’s childhood and upbringing. Mae took pride in being a part of a very large family where most members attempted to stay in touch.

Mae had accomplished a lot of goals throughout her adulthood independently such as getting her GED while having five children at home and the youngest being only in head start.

Mae also was very well known for, not just by family but by her community wherever she resigned at for her cooking and baking. No one cooked or baked like she could. She could make such wonderful foods without a recipe. All she needed was a list of things available and she would whip up something yummy and amazing which would always be requested to be made again.

In Mae’s young adulthood she was known for her crafts and her famous crocheted blankets that she made. Mae loved holidays, especially Christmas and Halloween. Christmas allowed her to enjoy the company of family and friends, while Halloween allowed her to enjoy for many years of fun by dressing up in costumes of her own to enjoying the sight of children and young adults wearing costumes while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Mae will be missed by all who have had the experience of meeting and or knowing her. She knew how to make everyone laugh and smile without trying. Mae was a very honest and blunt woman which allowed her to be a realist. What you saw and heard, is what you got. People never had to second guess the type of person she was.

She was predeceased by her parents Sherlock and Donna Truman; brothers John and Steven Truman; husband Sheridan Mayo; daughters Betty Ann Thornton and Brandy Lilly-Bizier, stepson Jeff Mayo; and a granddaughter Jadika Lilly.

Mae is survived by her fiancé Eugene Monroe; her son Greg Thornton and his fiance Erika Thibeault; daughter Sarah Thornton and her two daughters Samantha Cunningham and Helena Ferland; daughter Billiejo (Lilly) Cushing and her daughter Nevaeh Cushing; stepdaughters Vicki (Mayo) and her husband Doug Cram and their two sons Derrick and Daniel; Valerie (Mayo) and her husband Josh and their two kids John and Jillian; brothers Randall Truman and Richard Truman and his wife Linda; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mae’s visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 2, from 4 – 7 p.m., at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, where her funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 3 at 1 p.m. following with a gathering which will be at the home in Whitefield. A spring committal service will take place at the Maine Avenue Cemetery in Farmingdale.

Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com,

Family requests that donations and flower arrangements be made to:

Staples Funeral Home

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