Gloria Jean Rolfe Brown, 73 of Sebago, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 at Bridgton Health Care Center.

She was born on Dec. 23, 1937, the daughter of Jordan and Julia Rolfe.

She was a member the South Bridgton Congregational Church, where she held the position of treasurer for several years. She was also a member of the Bluegrass Music Association of Maine.

Gloria enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, planting, caring for her flowers and especially time spent with her grandchildren. She loved bluegrass music and spent many weekends, in season, attending bluegrass festivals and private picking parties. She also looked forward to family gatherings and reunions.

She worked for many years as a certified nurse’s aide at Fryeburg Health Care Center. She held several other temporary employments, finally retiring from RTS packaging after six years in 2001.

Gloria was predeceased by son James; her parents Jordan and Julia Rolfe; and a sister Pheobe.

She is survived by her husband Clayton of 54 years of Sebago; children Clayton (Skip) II of Sebago, Robert of South Portland, Trina of Bowdoin, Billy of East Baldwin; her sisters, Elva, Arleen, Nancy, Linda and Clara; brothers Wesley and Michael; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Saturday, Dec. 4, at noon with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the South Bridgton Congregational Church on Fosterville Road in South Bridgton, off Route 107. Burial will follow at the Steep Falls Cemetery on Route 113 in Steep Falls.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa Street, Lewiston, ME 04240.