Katrina “Trina” Maclachlan

CAPE ELIZABETH – Katrina “Trina” Maclachlan, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, has recently passed after her courageous battle with cancer. The coast of Maine was her true home, over the years having various homes, including Damariscotta, Pine Point, and Cape Elizabeth. She drew constant inspiration from the beaches and found peace and solace in their quiet magnitude.

Trina had a natural gift for nurturing. Through her work in the school system, she helped children discover the joys of reading. She possessed a keen eye for art and aesthetics and encouraged those qualities in others. She had a way of helping people appreciate and see parts of themselves they were uncertain about.

She found lasting joy in the simple moments of life. She would often take to the beaches with her faithful Labrador companions, Sara and Millie. They would take in the sand and salt around them, like a faithfully returning tide. During these walks, she searched for small but meaningful moments to be captured in a photograph. These were often turned into thoughtful gestures that made others feel truly seen.

Her role as a mother and grandmother was central to her life, and the love she gave will endure in the family she cherished and the lives she touched. She is survived by her son, Douglas; grandsons, Lothian and Finnian; sister, Kris; brothers, Eric and wife Pam, and Theodore and wife Cathy; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In her honor, checks may be made out to:

Dog Owners of Greater Scarborough

7 Acorn Lane

Scarborough, ME 04074