VIOLET I. LUCE
NEWPORT & AUBURN—Violet I. Luce, 81, died November 3, 2007 at a Lewiston hospital. She was born July 28, 1926 in Plymouth a daughter of Edward and Marion (Elston) Harding.

She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends, especially time spent with her grandchildren. Violet attended the Newport Full Gospel Church (Jubilee Family Worship Center) before moving to Auburn.

She is survived by her children, Ronald and wife Neva Luce of Newport, Irene and husband Patrick C. Haining of Stetson, Randolph and wife Eleanor Luce of East Newport, Thomas and wife Tammy Luce of Stetson, Nancy and husband David Sgroi of Bangor, Frances and husband Hien Nguyen of Auburn; 13 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Carlton on February 28, 1984 and by her son, Brian on April 20, 2005.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main Street, Newport, where funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Thursday, November 8th with the Rev. Matthew Ward officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Carmel.

Those who wish may sign an on-line register at www.CrosbyNeal.com.