“Millie” was born in Bath, ME, on March 13, 1920, the daughter of the late James and Estella Comeau. She was a graduate of Morse High School, class of 1939, and a proud member of the Morse High Alumni Association. She lived in Bath for many years before wintering in Davie, Fla., for 18 years. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Church.
She married Kazimierz J. “Ski” Szczepanski, (USN Ret.) on March 15, 1956, and they just celebrated 58 years of marriage. Since 1964 she enjoyed her summer home at Small Point and especially being part of the “line-up” on the beach. She was always ready for a game of cribbage and other card games as well. Spring and summer found her planting and tending to her flower gardens. She was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking for her family, believing firmly that a full tummy cured all ailments.
Surviving besides her husband of The Highlands in Topsham are five children: Charles (Pauline) Douglas, Lewiston; Gregory (Sara) Douglas, Dyer Brook; Gordon (Alison) Douglas, New Hampshire; Terri Barris, Westbrook and John (Kara) Szczepanski, West Bath; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sistersin law, Betty Comeau of Florida and Irene Helsel of New Jersey; many nieces and nephews as well as several cousins.
She was predeceased by her brothers: Melvin, Bernard, James, Chester and Everett Comeau and her sisters: Gladys Taylor, Ella Parkhurst, and Emily Yates; a brother-in-law in New Jersey and a grandson, Kyle John Szczepanski and a great-granddaughter, Chloe Douglas.
Many thanks to the staff of the Hill House in Bath for the wonderful care they gave her the past five months. A special thanks is extended to Millie’s friend, Lorna Howard, for her love and support.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014, at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath, Maine from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at noon at All Saints Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Lincoln Street, Bath.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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