Glenys L. Gurski Obituary (1918 - 2015)

Winslow, Maine ---Glenys Ladd Gurski 96, passed away on September 26, 2015 at her home in Winslow. She was born in Farmington, Maine on November 30, 1918, the daughter of Emma and Alton Ladd, one of eight children. Glenys was a nurse anesthetist at Sister's Hospital, Seton Hospital and Thayer Hospital. She was the oldest certified nurse anesthetist in the State of Maine. Following her retirement, she worked as a visiting nurse in Ft. Myers, Florida for ten years. She was a lifelong Red Sox fan, having traveled from Farmington to Boston in her father's Model T Ford for her first Red Sox Yankee game. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Edward A. Gurski, her son, Edward L. Gurski, her granddaughter, Lisa Gurski and son-in-law, Peter Porciello. She is survived by her brother, Conrad Ladd and wife Jenny of Enfield, Ct., her daughter, Stephanie Porciello and partner, Paul Roy, her grandchildren, Shannon and Aaron Dixon, Paul Gurski, Stacey Gurski, Peter Gurski, Jason Porciello and Jon Petruschke, Ruben and Andrea Lemelin. She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, J. Daniel, Troy, Sera, Joslin, Keira, Randi, Reagan, Caelyn, Dinah, Ava, Trevor Dawsen and her best friend of seventy years, Adeline Veilleux. The family wishes to thank Tammy Lunt, Gwen Chase and the staff of Hospice for the wonderful care that she received. A graveside service will be held Monday October 5, 2015 at 10 A.M. at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Waterville Area Boy's and Girl's Club at Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street, Waterville, Maine 04901.