AUBURN – Olive Thelma Toothaker, 78, of Wilton, died early Monday morning, Feb. 22, 2021, at the Androscoggin Hospice House.
She was born in Wilton, Feb, 9, 1943, a daughter of Cecil and Thelma (Mosher) Frost and was a 1961 graduate of Wilton Academy. In 1961, she married Gaylan “Tarz” Toothaker. She worked at GH Bass for 26 years until its closing and then worked for 20 years as the deputy director of the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency.
Olive enjoyed family get-togethers, knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, and gardening. She lived by the motto of “Live and let live” and “Keep it simple, stupid.”
She is survived by her children, Gayla Wyman of South Carolina, Tim Toothaker of Wilton, Rick Toothaker of South Carolina, and Gregg Toothaker of Wilton; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren with another on the way; a brother, Robert of Wilton. She was predeceased by her husband; and brothers, David, Dennis, Bruce, and Ben.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 7 at 1 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center: Adams~McFarlane Chapel, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. Relatives and friends are invited to call one hour prior to the services. Maine Covid-19 guidelines at that point in time will be observed. The family suggests that those who desire, consider memorial donations to the Wilton Area Food Pantry, PO Box 517, Wilton, ME 04294. Interment will follow services at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. Memories may be shared in her Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com.
I use to work with Olive at Bass. Went to Tops with her. Had a lot of fun. Sorry to hear this. My condolences to the family.
I’m sorry for your loss dear neighbors and friends
Sorry to hear of Olive’s passing. She brought a lot of laughter and fun to all that we did together through Wilton Day Extension Homemakers. She will be missed!
My thoughts are with you all, rest in peace 🙏⚘
So sorry to hear this. I truly liked and admired her for so many reasons. What a legacy she’s left.
So sorry to hear this. Olive and I were best friends at G.H. Bass for many years.
I am so sorry for your loss. Olive’s grandparents, parents, and my parents were close friends. I remember visits from a young age with the Moshers and the Frosts families. She was always sweet and kind. I had no idea she was sick.
I’m so sorry to see this. We lived next door to Olive & Tarzie. They were the best neighbors and great friends. If you needed anything and they knew it; consider it done. Just the greatest people. Hugs to all of children and spouses. RIP
I am sorry to hear, I worked with Olive at GHBass a good number of years. She was truly a friend to all that knew her. I remember my parents going to the Mosher farm for vegetables.
I was very sadden to hear about Olive. We worked together for many years at G H Bass with lasting memories. My condolences go out to your family. God Bless you all.
Saddened to hear of Olive passing. I knew her through Extension Homemakers and always enjoyed talking to her.
Thoughts and prayers sent to the family.
so sad
So sad to read this obituary.. she was a great lady, always willing to help whatever and whenever with no questions asked.. I met this great lady at Grange.. she always had a smile , I always had a great time and many laughs with her and her mom.. Great memories.. She will be missed by many… My condolences to her family… Rest in Peace Olive..
A great lady. I’m so sorry to Gregg and the rest of the family.