Jennie L. CARLSON

SANFORD, Maine — Jennie L. Vachon, 96, of Sanford died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at the Newton Center in Sanford.Mrs. Vachon was born on Nov. 27, 1908, in East Haddam, Conn., the daughter of the late Augusta A. and Caroline L. Hall Carlson. For a short period Mrs. Vachon worked at the Bauneg Beg Nursing Home, but most of her working career was spent as a spinner at the Sanford Goodall Mills.Volunteering for the Sanford-Springvale Salvation Army was a vital part of Mrs. Vachon's life. She spent many years tolling the bells as a kettle volunteer, and serving her community. She loved to take long walks and solve word search puzzles.She was predeceased by her husband, Zoel; two sons, Charles Carlson and Roger Vachon; a sister, Frances Calhoun; and a brother, Gustaf Carlson.Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Hatch of Lebanon, Maine; her son, Joe Vachon of Springvale, Maine; and many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great great-grandchildren.An 11 a.m. graveside service for Mrs. Vachon will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford, Maine. For those that desire, memorials may be made to the Sanford-Springvale Salvation Army, P.O. Box 616, Sanford, ME 04073. Arrangements completed by the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, Springvale, Maine.