As a neighbor who has lived across the street from Maude, I have had the privilege of getting to know her and her extended family of whom she was very fond and very proud. Each time I would visit Maude, she would tell me a funny anecdote or an amazing achievement of one of her grandchildren or great grandchildren. She would show me all of their photographs displayed in her livingroom and tell me the unique quality of each child. If she was sewing a piece of clothing or a gift for a child, she would bring it out and proudly show it to me. It was clearly apparent that she loved each and every one of you.
Maude was also an inspiration to me. For most of the 22 years that I have known Maude, she did all of her own housework and yard work in a large yard and also continued to sew for her customers. Her home and yard have always been immaculate. When she decided to go to Bates at the age of 85 to get her GED, I used her as an inspiring example to my high school students. I have many personal examples of her kindness to me and my children over the years.
I am so thankful to have had Maude as my wonderful neighbor and good friend for many years.
Yours very sincerely,
Katherine Finnigan##imported-begin##Katherine Finnigan##imported-end##