Richmond-Arline J. Thorne, 81, of Williams St. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 28, 2008.

She was born on June 27, 1927 in Littleton, Maine the daughter of Albert and Vivian (Cullen) Weed.

Arline worked for many years at the E. T. Burrows of Portland making ammunition boxes during WWII. She also worked at many restaurants in the Portland area for many years. Arline retired in 1989 as a C.N.A. For Maine Medical after 18 years.

She enjoyed reading and particularly time spent with family.

Arline was predeceased by her husband Stanley Thorne and her parents. She is survived by daughters Sandra Chapman and Dan of Richmond, sisters Ruth Connors and husband Chuck of Cumberland Center, Phyllis Sicoli and husband Al of New York, grandchildren Kathy Lord and husband Al of Richmond, Freddie Enman and companion Jenny of North Waterford, Danny Chapman Jr., of Colorado, Donny Chapman and his wife Jen of Richmond, great grandchildren Jeff Lord and wife Kandace, Jesse Lord, Haley Chapman, Katelyn Chapman, AJ Green, great great grandchildren Emma Lord, Ethan Lord and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, October 2nd from 4 to 7pm at Kincer Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place on Friday, October 3rd at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Dresden.

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 pleasa t St. Richmond, Me 04357