SIDNEY – Madeline C. Doughty, 82, of West Gardiner, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Bella Point Sidney. She was born in Gardiner, on July 1, 1941, to Aubert and Marguerite (Welsh) Phillis. On June 24, 1961, she married the love of her life, Gordon Doughty. Madeline worked at Lipman’s Poultry and the Kennebec Journal for years. Then she became a childcare provider, housekeeper, and worked at Fuller’s Market.

She was a member of Winter Street Baptist Church which she attended for many years. She faithfully read her bible every morning. Some of her hobbies included word searches, puzzles, card games, going for a drive, and eating out. She loved helping out others. When she saw her loved ones happy it brought her immense joy. She was the happiest when in the presence of others.

She was such an amazing woman; sweet, generous, kindhearted, and selfless. She will be missed deeply by so many. We will miss her beautiful smile, hugs, calls, and surprise visits. Until we meet again, we love you with all our hearts.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Gordon Doughty; brother, Spike Phillis, and sister, Toni St. Peter.

Madeline is survived by her daughters, Debbie Doughty, of Tucker, Ga., and Jackie Hyde and her husband, Steve, of West Gardiner; brother, George Phillis, Sr.; sisters, Ann Dutil and Sheila Smith; four grandchildren, Sarah Farnsworth and her husband, Tyler; Samantha Garland and her husband, Ricky; Jerica Hyde, and Diamond Doughty; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Briella, Tyson, Isaiah, Riley, and Maya.

The family is filled with so much gratitude for Bella Point and Beacon Hospice as they went above and beyond while she was in their care.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 18, at Winter Street Baptist Church, 32 Winter St., in Gardiner. A celebration of life will follow.

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

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