Sue Osgood Record

CLINTON, ME: Sue O. Record, 72, passed away early Monday morning, Nov 3rd at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME, after a nine month battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 17, 1942 in Livermore Falls, ME. She was the only child of Cameron F. and Winola K. Osgood. Her education was in the Livermore Falls Public School system where she graduated as the valedictorian of her class. While in high school, she was active in music programs including concert, marching band and dance band. She worked at the Livermore Falls Advertiser evenings and summers proofing print and folding papers for delivery. After majoring in music at UNH for two years, she moved back home to commute to Farmington Teachers College (now UMF), and graduated with highest honors as one of the top three in her class.

Her teaching career started in Old Town, ME, and was followed by twenty six years teaching first grade in Waterville, ME. In 1964, she was a winning contestant on the TV show, “Password” with Peter Lawford and Eydie Gorme. She was pleased to have visited all US states except Alaska. Following retirement in 2002, she enjoyed wintering in Arizona, spending a month in Aruba on “Lake Green”, and then summering at her family camp in Chesterville, ME. For Sue, there was nothing better than being at camp with her children and six grandchildren. She was a member of the Clinton Jaycee Wives, the Clinton Ladies Evening Extension, and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David H. Record of Clinton; daughter, Kelli R. O’Brien and husband, Sean B. O’Brien of Falmouth, ME; son, Jason D. Record and wife, Laura L. Record of Cumberland, ME. Also surviving her are her six grandchildren: Seamus O’Brien, Maggie O’Brien, Declan O’Brien, Riley Record, Kelsey Record, and Colin Record. Family includes brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Dr. and Mrs. Duane and Sharon Record of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Kathy Record of Wayne, ME, a nephew, four nieces, and many, many cousins.

Visiting hours will be held this Friday, November 7, 5:00-8:00PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, ME.

A celebration of life will be held this Saturday, November 8, 11:00AM at Fairfield United Methodist Church, 37 Skowhegan Road (Route 201), Fairfield, ME. A reception will follow at the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, Sue asked that donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Please visit www.ocrf.org or 212-268-1002 or [email protected] . Donations may also be sent by mail to 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122.