FARMINGTON – Lempi W. Niemi, 97, of Kingfield died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
She was born Dec. 7, 1911 in Quincy, MA the daughter of John V. and Lyydia Wuori. She was graduated from Kingfield High School. Lempi raised her three children until going to work at H.G. Winter & Sons where she worked until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and gardening.
Lempi is survived by six grandchildren Tanya Wilber and her companion Casper Haines of Salem, Shelby Banks and her husband Jack of Kingfield, Kara Niemi of Carrabassett Valley, Jeffrey Niemi and his companion Lisa of Starks, Lance Niemi of New Portland, Loren Niemi and his wife Tammy of Augusta; three great grandchildren Deanna Haines and her husband Garold, Darcy Wilber, and Ashlynn Niemi; two great-great grandchildren Caleb Haines and Taegan Heath; and two sisters Impi Tufts of Kingfield and Lilja Rook of California; and several nieces and nephews. Lempi was predeceased by her husband; three children, her daughter Margaret Winter and two sons Robert and Lawrence Niemi; two granddaughters Cheryl and Pamela Winter; a sister Jennie Nichols; and two brothers Tom and Ilmari Wuori.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:00am with Mariot Churchill officiating at Sunnyside Cemetery in Kingfield. Arrangements under the direction of Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. Those wishing may send on-line condolences via the funeral home website www.adamsmcfarlane.com.
