Gail Howe

AUBURN — Gail A. Howe, 79, of Sweden, formerly of Shrewsbury, Mass., passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, after a brief illness.

She was born on Dec. 6, 1938, in Worcester, Mass., the older of two children born to James and Antoinette (DeLaire) Mealey. Gail attended local schools and graduated from South High School in Worcester, Mass. She later moved to Shrewsbury, Mass., where she raised her family and made countless memories.

In 1985, Gail and the love of her life, Allen, moved to their dream home in Sweden. Gail worked for many years at Bailey’s Manufacturing in Fryeburg. She later worked part-time at Fryeburg Health Care Center.

She enjoyed day trips and weekend getaways, the beauty of nature and all living creatures. Gail and her husband provided a loving home for many animals over the years, most recently, her dog Mia, whom she loved dearly.

Gail is survived by three children, Steven Meserve of Oakham, Mass., Dawn Meserve of Worcester, Mass., Deborah Lagasse and her husband, Melvin of Bridgton; five stepchildren, Rebecca Henry, Deborah Walsh, Allen (Dickie) Howe II, Pamela Fenn and her husband, Bruce, and Susanna Bagdis; six grandchildren, Melissa Becvar and her husband Joshua, Deanna Meserve, Samantha Meserve, Chaz Meserve, Lucas Rogers and Allanah Lagasse; six great-grandchildren, Brianna, Nicholas, Caitlyn, Trevor, Sarah and Natalie; a great-great-granddaughter, Skyelynn; many step-grandchildren; a brother, Michael Mealey of Poinciana, Fla.; a nephew, Michael Mealey Jr.; two nieces, Marlene Rider and her husband, Steven, and Kelli McKee and her husband, Scott; and a close friend and neighbor, Todd Bagdis. She was predeceased by her husband, Allen, on Nov. 3, 2010.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Gifts may be given in her memory to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037. Condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com