Meghan Rebecca Horton

WHITEFIELD – It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Meghan Rebecca Horton, 43, affectionately known as “Meg” or “Meggie”, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Born on May 17, 1982, in Augusta, her kind and loving spirit illuminated the world around her for 43 radiant years. Meghan grew up in Gardiner, graduating from Gardiner High School in 2000. She attended Maine’s School of Cosmetology in Augusta. She was a beacon of kindness and joy, radiating warmth and love to those fortunate enough to be in her world.

Meghan was a lover of the simple pleasures in life. She found joy in the everyday, taking comfort in the rhythm of routine and the beauty of the ordinary. She held a special love for her feline companions and the graceful dolphins, which she admired for their intelligence and playful nature. Her ears were often filled with the harmonious notes of her favorite songs, and her heart was constantly brimming with affection for her family and friends, the true melody of her life. Meghan was an avid sports enthusiast and found peace in the digital realms of her iPad games. The beach was her sanctuary, with the shores of Aruba being her most cherished retreat. Meghan enjoyed traveling, especially to the Caribbean with her Nan.

Preceded in death by her father, Dennis Horton; her paternal and maternal grandparents, including her beloved Nanny and Papa (Barbara and Stan Brown).

Meghan is survived by her loving mother, Jane Horton and her partner, Bobbi; her significant other, Bill Baird; her half-brothers Scott (Dorothy), of Augusta, Lance (Jeff) of Biddeford, and Jeff of Palermo, her stepsister, Angela Audette of Jefferson; numerous aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews; and cousins, including her “Cousin Crusade”.

Her memory will be a treasure in the hearts of those who loved her, a melody that lingers long after the song has ended.

Meghan and her family would like to thank her medical care team and particularly her P.S.S. Workers for all the love and care giving.

We invite loved ones to join us in celebrating Meghan’s life on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. for visitation, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, a committal will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner.

In remembering Meghan, we encourage you to share your memories, stories, and photos on her memorial page at http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com The unwavering love, kindness and joy she brought into our lives is her enduring legacy, and your contributions will help us keep her memory alive. Meghan’s life was a song of love, kindness and joy, let’s keep the melody playing in our hearts.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.