
After graduation she attended The Forcyth School of Dental Hygiene becoming a dental hygienist. She married her high school sweetheart Richard “Harry” Harriman on December 9, 1950 and they settled in Lewiston where they raised two children.
For 50 years she and Harry spent most of every summer in Small Point, Maine, first at Hermit Island Campground and later at Head Beach Campground, where they met and enjoyed many friends from all around the state and New England. In the past few years she and Harry had resided at Montello Heights in Lewiston and most recently at Clover Manor in Auburn.
Millie will be remembered for her skill with a needle and thread. She had a passion for sewing and made clothing for both family members and a handful of loyal customers.
Millie is survived by her two children Gary Harriman of New Gloucester, Maine and Wendy Dostie of Winthrop, Maine, 5 grandchildren, Josephine Harriman, Jerromey George, Jesse George, Spencer Harriman and Aja Dostie, and 2 great grandchildren, Aurora and Zander.
She was predeceased by her husband Harry and her parents Clarence and Ruby Keene.
The family wishes to thank the staffs at Montello Manor, Clover Manor and particularly Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice for their time and patience.
Burial will be at Morningside Cemetery in Phippsburg at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider a gift to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice.
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