Audrey Clout, 89

NORWAY — Audrey Clout, 89, of Lovell died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Norway, from complications related to dementia.

Audrey was born Audrey Thorn on March 7, 1927, in Beacon, N.Y. She was the daughter of Mary Mosher and Albert Thorn. Audrey was preceded in death by her four siblings: Robert Thorn, Bernice Harrison, Albert Thorn and Diane Cadwallader. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward F. Clout, who lives in Lovell. She is also survived by her three children, Stephen F. Clout, Michael E. Clout and Susan E. Clout; her five grandchildren, Eric, Ryan, Diana, Danielle and Jason; as well as four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Eric, Sophia and Jamie.

Audrey received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education at Boston University. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in education and spent the bulk of her career teaching sixth grade in Lindenhurst, N.Y. She and her husband settled in Maine after retirement and proceeded to travel the world. Audrey visited England, France, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy, Moscow, Switzerland, Germany and China, to name some of her trips.

Audrey was actively involved in the Lovell community. She was a member of the Lovell United Church of Christ where she helped kick off the Thrift Store and annual Fashion Show. She also played a large part in making the Arts and Artisans fair a juried fair to draw a higher quality artist. She also loved to play golf. Audrey won the President’s Cup at the Lake Kezar Country Club three years in a row.

Her ashes will be spread by the family at a private time in the spring. Also in the spring, there will be a celebration of her life at the Lovell United Church of Christ. The date is still to be determined. Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Audrey’s family at www.woodfuneralhome.org