Clydis Waneta Henderson (1931-2009)

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AUBURN – Clydis Waneta Henderson, 78, of Dixfield, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, with her family at her side.

She was born on January 29, 1931 in Rangeley, to Hayden and Vesta (Nile) Ross. Clydis graduated from Rangeley High School where she was an outstanding basketball player. On January 10, 1953, she married George M. Henderson. During her life she worked at several wood turning mills and spent 20 years at Stowell McGregor’s in Dixfield.

She enjoyed the comfort of her home where she adored feeding the wildlife off her back porch. She was generous to a fault, and a loving caretaker of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her unique sense of humor and funny sayings will be greatly missed.

Clydis is survived by four sons, Wayne Henderson and wife Wanda of Fort Kent, William Henderson and wife Allison of Ashland City, Tenn., Wendall Henderson of Dixfield, and Eric Henderson and wife Margaret of Bridgton; two daughters, Mary Bond and husband Brad of East Livermore, and Susie Gaudet and husband Paul of Dixfield; 17 grandchildren, Wayne Henderson Jr., Kevin Henderson, Crystal Jandreau and Curtis Henderson, Joshua Henderson, Theresa and Christopher Henderson, Jason, Nicole, and Kimberly Bond, Brian, Thomas, Sarah and Leo Henderson; Kate, Keith, and Krista Gaudet; 9 great-grandchildren and sister Methylene Hanscom of Jay.

She was predeceased by her husband George, grandson Ean Henderson, brothers Reynold and Joe Ross, and three sisters, Ethylene Kennedy, Lulene McKenna, and Ardis Thompson.

Public graveside funeral services will be held, 11 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley with Rev. John Gensel officiating. Following services, the family will host a light luncheon for all those attending at The Clubhouse Resturant in Rangeley. Words of condolences may be sent to info@wilesrc.com. Funeral services are being cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Centers, 137 Farmington Falls Rd. Farmington, ME.

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