TOPSHAM — Patricia Hartung Aikens, 87, of Topsham, Maine, died on May 30, 2018, in her apartment at The Highlands. She was born in Hyde Park, New York, on September 17, 1930, to John Archibald Hartung and Kathleen Isabel Hill.
Patricia was a member of the Episcopal Church, and was instrumental in the operations of the library at The Highlands which she enjoyed running with her friends. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, Allan Don Aikens, during their 67-year marriage.
She worked as a docent in the village of Historical Old Deerfield.
Patricia was predeceased by her three older brothers, George, Paul, and John Hartung.
She is survived by her husband, Allan Don Aikens of Topsham; daughter, Wendy Aikens of Bellows Falls, VT; son, Alan Christopher Aikens of Dorchester, MA; daughter-in-law, Elaina Martina Quinn of Dorchester, MA; grandson, James Michael Richard of San Francisco with his wife Jesse Richard; granddaughter India Mae Aikens of Dorchester, MA; and grandson Quentin Ignatius Aikens of Dorchester, MA.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 1100 Washington St., Bath, Maine 04530.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Grace Episcopal Church (1100 Washington St., Bath, ME 04530) in support of their heating system replacement.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.FuneralAlternatives.net.
Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 46 Bath Road, Brunswick.

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