POWNAL — Alice Ayer Coulombe, 79, resident of Hodsdon Road in Pownal, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 7, 1935, in Casco, ME, a daughter of Charles E. and Etta M. (Harmon) Williams. She grew up in Naples and attended schools there.

She was married to Donald Coulombe Sr. of Pownal and together they raised their family in Pownal.

Alice was an exceptional baker and was very well known for the various special pies she made. She loved crocheting, coloring and enjoyed watching her birds, especially the hummingbirds. Everyone loved Alice’s humor and laughter was always in her presence.

Alice was predeceased by her parents and her son-inlaw Herkie Couture.

Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Donald H. Coulombe Sr. of Pownal, daughter Gloria Couture of Brunswick, son, Don Coulombe Jr. of Freeport, son, Roger Coulombe and his wife Linda of Rangeley, ME, son, Roland Coulombe and his wife Aneta of Milford, CT, daughter, Debra Mitchell and her partner Chris Mercier of Brunswick, 11 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren.

The family would like to offer a word of thanks to the staff and nurses of CHANS for the care they provided to Alice and the family during this difficult time.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. A memorial service will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ron McLaughlin officiating. Spring interment will be held in Elmwood Cemetery in Pownal.

In lieu of sending flowers, please make donations in Alice’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. To share a message of condolence with the Coulombe family, please visit Alice’s tribute page at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.