Geraldine Hart Timmins

WATERVILLE – Geraldine Hart Timmins passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2023, 20 days before celebrating her 96th birthday.

Geri, also known as Deannie, was born Aug. 24, 1927, the daughter of Herbert “Hart The Tailor” and Honorine Hart. Brought up on a farm on the West River Road, she graduated from Waterville High School in 1945.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was the happiest when surrounded by her family and was generous, kind, patient, loving, and always had a positive attitude.

Geri enjoyed gardening, knitting, sewing, and good times at Lake Moxie, especially with her husband, Robert “Tiger” Timmins.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert, who passed away in 2011, after 63 years of marriage. Also, her twin brother Gerald Hart and her sisters Gloria Hart-Gravel, Muriel Guite, and Bernadette Williams.

Surviving are son Robert E. Timmins and daughter Ardra (husband Robert) Poulin. Four grandchildren, Eli, Heath, Emily, and Mary, great-grandchildren Julia, Jack, Griffin, Ella, Palmer, Hannah, Jewel, and Jesse. Also, sisters Harriet Freeman, Suzanne Beane, Roberta Goodhue, and many nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday, August 16, at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MaineGeneral Hospice,

P.O. Box 828,

Waterville, Maine 04903-0828.