SANGERVILLE- O. Maxine Grant, 85, died March 29, 2012, at a Bangor hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Presque Isle, June 2, 1926, daughter of Basil and Goldie (Hansen) Brooker.

She graduated from Hartland Academy, and worked for several years at the Sangerville Elementary School as a teacher's aide. Maxine also worked as a clerk at the Ben Franklin Store in Guilford. She will be best remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the Stott Flanders American Legion Auxiliary in Sangerville, where she served a long time as secretary. Her interests included camping trips and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Francis B. Grant of Sangerville; 3 sons, Peter Grant of Lisbon, Richard Grant and his wife, Ruth Ann of Millinocket, and Douglas Grant and his wife, Marilyn of Monmouth; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; a brother, Brian Brooker and his wife, Linda of Sangerville; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Randall; 2 brothers, Bud, and Bruce; and 3 sisters, Marilyn, Jean, and Rose.

Graveside services will be held later in the spring at the Sangerville Village Cemetery.

Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.