Ramona Neal

LINCOLN - Ramona Vivian Neal, 81, went home to be with the Lord July 16, 2010, at Orono Commons Nursing Home, after a long illness with Alzheimer's disease. She was born July 18, 1928, in Howland, the daughter of Oakley and Minnie (York) Giles. Mona was the loving and devoted wife of the late Robert M. Neal for 54 years. She was also the loving mother of six children, who were the light of her life. Working at Neal Associates Insurance and Osgood's Clothing Store for several years was part of her outgoing personality. Mona always thought of others before herself and had a great sense of humor. She was a member of Maranatha Church, Lincoln, where she was a charter member.

She is survived by her six children, Carol Neal-Corbett and her husband, Michael, of Lewiston, Robert O. Neal and his wife, Penny, of Enfield, Jeffrey Neal and his wife, Deborah, of Enfield, Scot Neal of Windham, Steven Neal and his wife, Lesley, of Lincoln and Kelly Neal of Portland; grandchildren, Jolene Gall of Florida, Aaron Gall of Ohio, Stacey Neal of Greenbush, Jason Neal of Enfield, Travis Neal of Lagrange, Jonathan Neal of Glenburn, Jennie Neal of Enfield, Logan and Alec Neal of South Portland, Danielle, Lauren and Garrett Neal of Lincoln and Ashlee Page of South Portland; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; five sisters, Betty Demont of Milford, Lila Lindquist of Lincoln, Clarice Stanley of Howland, Sandra Lindquist of Howland and Mary Lee Caron of Windham.

Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, with the Rev. Scott Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Donations may be left at the funeral home.