STRONG – Gail E. Penney, 85 of Strong, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024, with family by her side. Gail was born May 23, 1938, to Guy and Maxine Enman of Strong, Maine where Gail graduated Strong High School and proudly raised her family. Gail was employed at local restaurants and manufacturers during her working years.
Gail will be remembered for her love of cooking and sharing her beloved recipes with printed cookbook, Welcome to my Kitchen, and her many knitting, sewing, and crochet projects, her love for the Red Sox, and family gatherings.
Gail, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend will be greatly missed and will leave us with many memories we will hold dear to our hearts.
Gail is survived by her brothers, Wallace Enman and Danny Enman; sons, Paul Penney and Timothy Penney; daughters, Kathy McClure and husband James, Jewel Rowe and husband Errol; grandchildren, Stephen and Angela Wilkinson, Cassie Darnell and husband Shawn, Katie Handrahan and husband Joshua, Alicia Rowe; great grandchildren, Wesley, Stephen, Samantha, Kahlyn, Kavan, Peyton, Kasen; and great-great grandchildren, Alayna and Alexander.
Gail is predeceased by her son Michael Penney; daughter-in-law, Jean Penney; and granddaughter Stephanie Wilcox.
A celebration of life will be held at the White Elephant in Strong, May 4 from 1-4 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington Maine, where memories, photos and condolences may be shared at dsfuneral.com.
So sorry for your loss. Debbie Pillsbury Howard
It was a privilege to work alongside her in the kitchen years ago. An even bigger privilege to have the pleasure of spend the last few months helping her. I will miss her smiling face and can do attitude
Sorry for your loss. I won’t be in Maine for the date of the celebration
To the family–I am so sorry for your loss. Gail & I have been friends for many many years and graduated together from Strong High School, class of 1956, and I have wonderful memories of our growing up years. Also, I stood up with her & Wally at their wedding. My thoughts and condolences go out to you at this sad time.
Condolences to Gail’s family. I met Gail when I was a young girl when she and my mother worked together at the Shiretown Restaurant in Farmington. And through the years whenever I saw her out and about always talked and laughed about the good old days. RIP Gail.
So very sorry for your loss. Gail was always ready to help people.
I have her cookbook and use it often God Bless
Our deepest sympathy to Gail’s family at this time. Gail and I shared a love of reading and I sent her books over the years.
Susan Newton Voter and family
Many fond memories.. she treated me like gold ☹️💔 so sorry for your loss