SOUTH PARIS — Harriett Estes, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at home on Pine Street with her loving family holding her hands.

Born June 11, 1932, in Woodstock, she was a daughter of Harris and Edith (Andrews) Hathaway. Harriett was a 1952 graduate of Woodstock High School and attended Auburn Maine School of Commerce.

She was married in Bryant Pond on April 5, 1958, to the love of her life, Lawrence E. Estes.

Harriett worked in the office at Paris Manufacturing and for the Oxford Hills School Department at various times and in various positions. She was also a devoted full-time wife and mother. Harriett and Lawrence enjoyed traveling the United States and Canada by motor home. They visited 49 states and all but two provinces of Canada. They also took their kids and grandkids on countless camping trips. She loved knitting, shopping, yard sales, baking and following the adventures of her children and grandchildren. She had a collection of over 200 turtles and was an avid bird watcher. 

Harriett was a member of the First Congregational Church of South Paris for over 50 years, where she was active in groups and served as treasurer. She spent many hours volunteering at schools, church and local food pantries. She was a lifetime member of The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Harriett is survived by her husband, of 61 years, Lawrence of South Paris; daughters, Deb Millett of Oxford, Elaine Newell of Oxford and Karen Harper of South Portland; a son, Carleton Estes of Casco; a stepdaughter, Barbie Cox of Oxford; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Burton Hathaway of Bryant Pond; as well as countless other family and friends that will miss her.

She was predeceased by her parents, Harris and Edith Hathaway; her sister, Phyllis Jordan; and a grandson.

Harriett will be forever remembered as a kind, thoughtful, loving, and supportive woman who always put everyone else first and who would do anything for her family.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, May 29, at 11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main Street, South Paris.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts in her memory to the Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240, or Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com