STILLWATER – Hilda W. Grindle, 86, died Aug. 14, 2011, at a nursing facility in Bangor after a long illness. She was born March 27, 1925, in Stillwater, to Andrew and Agnes Wing.
Hilda lived in the Orono/ Stillwater area all of her life. Hilda was a 1942 graduate of Old Town High School. After graduation she attended Farmington Teachers College for a short while and then in October 1944 she married Charles Grindle of Orono. Hilda worked for the Old Town school system as a private bus driver and as an optometrist’s receptionist. Hilda was a well-known community member and an active member of Stillwater Federated Church. Hilda was a very social woman who loved her family and friends. She was one of five ladies in Stillwater who regularly got together as a friendship group.
Hilda was predeceased by her parents; a stillborn son, Gary; and her husband. She is survived by her loving son, Ross and his wife, Angel; and by her grandson, Andre.
A memorial visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town, where a memorial service will be held 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for Stillwater Federated Church, 336 Bennoch Road, Stillwater, ME 04489. Notes of condolences may be left at
www.birminghamfuneralhome.com.