Kathryn Wiggin Rollins (1948-2008)

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LEWISTON – Kathryn Wiggin Rollins, 60, of Wilton, died Tuesday morning Sept. 16, 2008, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, with family by her side.

She was born May 3, 1948, in Stratham, NH, a daughter of Robert T. and Bertha C. Wiggin. She received her education in New Hampshire schools and for 25 years was employed at the Exeter Hampton Electric Power Co. as a switchboard operator and community educator. For several years, she worked at State Farm Insurance in Farmington and was a Notary, having performed numerous weddings for couples in Franklin County. Kathryn was a “people person” and also enjoyed working as a part-time receptionist for the Mt. Blue Motel in Farmington.

On Sept. 16, 1993, she married Lauren D. Rollins in Rangeley. Together, they enjoyed doing yard work and working in their perennial gardens at their home on Orchard Drive. Kathryn was a talented seamstress and created beautiful clothing for herself and family. She was a wonderful cook, loved flower arranging and decorating, and was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed bird watching, beekeeping, kayaking and traveling. Kathryn was a kind and loving person and beloved by many who were privileged to know her.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Lauren D. Rollins of Wilton; her daughter, Shannon Phillips and her caregiver, Richard Raboin of Rollingsford, NH; her step-children: Susan Dalrymple and her companion, Stanton Stanhope of Livermore Falls and Stephen Rollins and his wife, Wanda
of Glenburn; sisters: Roberta Wiggin and Deborah Wiggin, both of Stratham, NH; brothers: Robert Wiggin, Jr. of Stratham, NH and Andrew Wiggin of Florida and several nieces, nephews, grand nephews and a grand-niece. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Martha W. O’Malley.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton, Thursday 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Center on Friday afternoon at 1 PM with Pastor Jerry Mick of the Bangor Baptist Church officiating. Those who desire may give gifts in her memory to the Brain Injury Association of Maine 13 Washington St. Waterville, Me. 04901. Private family burial at St. John’s Cemetery, Rumford. Condolences may be sent to her family via e-mail to info@wilesrc.com

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