Title	Mrs.
Last Name	Curtis
First Name	Olivia
Middle Name	Gertrude
Maiden Name	Giles
Nick Name
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1938-07-07
Place of Death	Exeter, ME
Date of Death	2023-09-20
Publication	BDN 2023-09-21
Obituary	Exeter - Olivia Gertrude (Giles) Curtis, 85, died September 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born July 7, 1938, in Dexter, a daughter of Clarence and Leonie (Chase) Giles. She attended schools in Dexter and the Emmanuel Bible Institute in Canada. She was employed at Dexter Shoe, Bangor Shoe and the Dexter Boarding Home. Olivia operated her own boarding home in Exeter for 6 years. She was a member of the Dexter Pentecostal Church and was a member of the Corinna Senior Citizens. She is survived by 2 sons, Dale and wife Marilyn of Exeter; Paul and wife, Laurel, of Dexter; a daughter, Patty and husband, Mylon Staples, of Exeter; 3 brothers, Harry Giles of Dexter, Dwaine and wife, Marilyn "Mae" Giles, and Rodney and wife, Janice Giles, all of Garland; a sister, Maxine Faloon of Mars Hill and Port St. Lucie, Florida; 5 grandchildren, Anthony and wife, Ashley Curtis, and Matthew and wife, Lindsay Farley, Jennifer and husband, Travis Easler, Tiffany Farley, and Danielle and husband Ricky Richards; 4 great-grandchildren, Christian and Emily Easler, McKenzie Curtis and Violet Richards; many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Floyd, she was predeceased by 2 sisters, the Rev. Phyllis Webber and Mable Day; 3 brothers, Robert, Wendell and Herbert Giles. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 25, at Dexter Pentecostal Church with Pastor Lyman Curtis, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Private family committal services will be held at the Chamberlain Cemetery, Exeter. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal. Memorial donations may be made to the Roof Fund, c/o Dexter Pentecostal Church, 48 Railroad Avenue, Dexter, ME 04930. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. To send flowers to the family of Olivia G. Curtis, please visit Tribute Store.