Augusta-Alice May Haskell Trussell, 93, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 at Maine General Hospital.

She was born August 25, 1918 in South Brooksville, Maine the daughter of Carrie Haskell, (Gray/Hutchins) and Lyman Haskell.

Earlier years Alice lived on Little Deer Isle, later she baked at the Augusta House, cooked in restaurants in Maine, served in Women’s Army Corp, and then settled on a farm in Dresden as wife of Samuel Trussell. They were married for 58 years. Besides raising a family, Alice also cared for foster children in her home as well as baking bread for a summer roadside stand and the first to donate a pot of beans to a worthy cause. She will be remembered for hosting Good News Clubs for children in her home, teaching the children the Word of God and sharing her faith in Christ. As a member of the local church she loved to sing in the choir. She is noted for her cheerful spirit and her appreciation for life. She leaves a spiritual heritage that will not be forgotten.

Alice was predeceased by her husband Samuel Trussell, sisters Martha, Frances, brothers Burton and Steven, and son-in-law Gerald Rackliff.

She is survived by her daughters Sharon Rackliff of Dresden; Linda Parks of Pittston, Cheryl Bruno and husband Paul of Union; Beverly Acord and husband Michael of Pittston; son Michael Trussell and wife Maureen of Waterville, grandchildren, Kathy Buechler, and husband Ken, Scott Rackliff, Holly Chapman, Benjamin Bruno and wife Kim, Rebecca Bruno, Anna Farley and husband Scott, Abigail Grossen and husband Kevin, Isaac Bruno and wife Hannah, Jeremy Acord and wife Linh, Nathan Acord, Zoey and Kaylyn Trussell and Great grandchildren 11.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 7th at 2 pm at graveside in Forest Hill Cemetery, Dresden with military honors.

In lieu of flowers contributions to your local food bank.

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