Dianne Bigelow

Dianne M. Bigelow, 73, of Bridgton, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Bridgton Hospital.

She was born on May 15, 1941, in Bingham, a daughter of Charles E. and Doris J. (Rodrigue) Spearrin Sr. She attended schools in Bingham, Gray and Bridgton, graduating from Bridgton High School in 1959.

Dianne married Wilson V. Bigelow on Aug. 20, 1960, in Bridgton. He died on Mar. 31, 2012.

Dianne worked in food services at Bridgton Hospital for 49 years, establishing countless friends over the years.

She was a member of the Mollyocket Camping Club, Lake Region ATV Riders and the Easy Riders Snowmobile Club. Dianne enjoyed knitting, crocheting, riding ATVs, making greeting cards and baking cakes, which she did for many celebrations and events.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cleveland and her husband, James of Bridgton; a son, William Bigelow and his wife, Mary of Smyrna, Del.; a brother, Charles Spearrin Jr. of Solon; four grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents.

Interment will be at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Gifts may be given in her memory to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Online condolences may be sent to www.chandlerfunerals.com