Edna M. Given- Tremblay

Edna M. Given Tremblay, 87, of Gorham, NH and Yarmouth, ME passed away peacefully at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Yarmouth, ME on Saturday, April 21, 2012, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on March 12, 1925 in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of the late Edward and Eugenie (Baurgeois) Gallant.

Edna is predeceased by her 1st husband, Stanwood Libby Given, Jr. and her second husband, Paul Tremblay, two sisters: Bertha LeFrancois and Cora Leblanc; three brothers: Raymond Gallant, Alvin Gallant, and Norman Gallant and a step-son Reginald Tremblay. Her sister, Rita Sands, of Berlin, NH, survives her. She leaves behind her daughter, Jeanne Given, and her companion, Bill Clark of Reno, NV. A son, Stanwood L. Given III and his wife Pamela Given of Falmouth, Maine; four grandchildren: Anna Nolin and husband, Benjamin Halpern of Westborough, MA, Katie Nolin Lablue and husband, Ron Lablue of Reno, NV, Sarah Given and Hannah Given of Falmouth, ME.; three great grandchildren: Ethan Nolin-Halpern, Ava Nolin-Halpern of Westborough, MA and Colton Given of Falmouth, several nieces and nephews, as well as five step-children, Dennis Tremblay, Mark Tremblay, Anne-Louise Gurney, Bridget Blais, and several step-grandchildren and nephews

Edna was a dedicated homemaker, mother and grandmother. She loved playing cards games, bingo and doing puzzles. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family, friends, and pets. Edna was a devoted member of the Holy Family Church in Gorham, NH. She had an extremely beautiful voice and loved to sing; she was a member of the choir. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, friends and church, her singularly positive attitude and her kindness toward all.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 24 at Holy Family Church in Gorham, NH. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery in Gorham, NH. A calling hour will be held from 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday morning prior to the Mass at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 33 Exchange St., Gorham, NH.