Title	Mrs.
Last Name	Hatch
First Name	Wilma
Middle Name	A.
Maiden Name	Ayer
Nick Name
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth
Place of Death	West Poland, ME
Date of Death	2010/06/15
Publication	Eastern Gazette iss Jun 19-25,2010 pg 13
Obituary	WILMA A. HATCH FREEPORT - Wilma Ayer Hatch, 91, of West Poland, died peacefully Tuesday, June 15 surrounded by family. She was born in Dexter, daughter of Willis Burleigh Ayer and Mary Patterson Ayer. She attended Dexter schools and graduated from NH Fay High School in 1935. She married Norman Shattuck Hatch of Dexter. She attended nursing school at Central Maine Medical School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. Her love of nursing was guided by her desire to provide love and comfort to others. Her career included nursing at Augusta General Hospital, Plummer Memorial Hospital, Eastern Maine Medical Center, and Dexter nursing home. She was a Past Matron of Wassookeag Chapter #44 antI Past Mother Advisor of Dexter Rainbow for Girls. She loved to sing and was a former member of Shiretown Singers, Dexter Community Chorus, and also sang solo at several community churches. Her musical talent also included the violin. She was a member of the chamber music group in Augusta. She was a former member of the Poland Community Church and served in many roles; always looking for a way to bring people together. Wilma loved any activity that involved her family; She was a lifelong learner, always seeking new knowledge and experiences. She will always be remembered for Nana’s cookies, her love of children, animals, creating things with her hands, traveling, her love ot the smell and sound of the ocean, crossword puzzles, reading and working in the garden. She is survived by two daughters, Shaddon Ross of Taos, New Mexico and Daphne Grant and her husband Ken of West Poland; 1 niece, Debbie Patterson of Bath; and her 6 beloved grandchildren Kim Harter, Jeff Harter, Chris Harter, Bryn Cuizon, Amanda Grant Roys, and Sarah Patterson Gray; great grandchild Neil Diego Harter; and great niece Bethanne Moody and her husband Tim; as well as great-great niece, baby Bailey. She was predeceased by her husband Norman Hatch; and her sister Roberta Smith. The family is especially appreciative of the loving care and support Wilma received from the staff of Cumberland Unit at Hawthorne House in Freeport. Their compassion and respect for Wilma and her family will always be remembered. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 4 p.m. at Poland Community Church on Rte. 26 in Poland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Life Springs, Inc. P0 Box 121, West Poland, ME 04291 (an organization to bring elder care to Poland), or Cumberland Unit:Hawthorne House, 6 Old County Road, Freeport, ME 04032. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. Online condolences may be shared with her family at wwww.estonchandler.com