VASSALBORO – Isabel Mary Bragdon was called away to our Lord far too soon. She passed away on Oct. 4, 2024, from complications due to the COVID virus.

She was born on May 11, 1947, to Roland Patnaude and Dorothy (Peters) Patnaude in Winslow.

She worked for many years at Scott Paper Company in Winslow. After finishing there, she decided to start a new career of her own and opened a six-bed boarding home for veterans with no family and gave them a homey place to stay. When the state came out with new rules and regulations, the home became more like an institution, and she made the difficult decision to close it. Isabel then went on to work for the Vassalboro Community School as a teacher’s aide where she enjoyed working with the students and teachers alike. Eventually, she decided to retire so that she could spend more time with her family and her beloved grandchildren.

Isabel was predeceased by her parents; her older brother John Patnaude, sister-in-law, Nancy Patnaude; niece, Cheryl Richardson, and nephew, John Patnaude.

She is survived by her husband, Peter Bragdon of Vassalboro; her daughter, Dr. Beth Bragdon and husband Benjamin Reining; grandchildren Makayla and Kaleb Reining of Quincy, Mass.; niece, Cathy Maroney and husband Joe of Vassalboro, nephew, David Patnaude and wife Barbara of China; sister-in-law, Peggy Gallant and husband Terry of Winslow, and sister-in-law, Lois Kvool and husband James of Las Vegas, Nev.

There will be no funeral or graveside service.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.