In Remembrance
Sonia J. Lilly – January 19,1971 – January 13, 2026
Sonia, a daughter of Mary and Wesley Cray, sr. of Richmond and daughter-in-law of Gorham and Sharon Lilly of Dresden, passed away in the evening of January 13th in the loving, devoted arms of her husband of 28 years, Steve Lilly, who never left her side during her ordeal, as well as a few family and friends to support him as she left this world.
Sonia grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School, keeping in touch with some of her closest friends after graduation. Along the way, she made many new friends from all walks of life.
She was a people - person and enjoyed being with the public doing anything from making pizzas at her aunt's pizza parlor to caring for the residents at Richmond Eldercare, helping at various places if they were shorthanded. Her most special job was that as a long-time dispatcher for the Lincoln County 911 Communications Center, a difficult job but she always did her job with much care and professionalism.
Sonia enjoyed a wide variety of activities. From bowling, hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, playing cards, etc. She loved having so many friends and family that joined them for the annual August party.
Sonia was a very well trained and experienced firefighter for Dresden Fire/Rescue for more than 30 years. She had also been one of the first people to train as a Dresden first responder.
Family was such an important part of Sonia's life and if anyone needed help, she would be one of the first to be there for them. With no children of their own, she treated her nieces and nephews as her own. And she loved her dogs.
Sonia was predeceased by her parents, a sister Ethel Call, brother-in-law, Elwin Page, and a nephew.
She leaves her sisters Donna and Nettie, her brothers, Wesley, jr., Robert, Leon and their significant others, sister-in-law Amy Lilly, her in-laws, and her many nieces and nephews to carry on her memories.
Steve will never forget the tremendous outpouring of love and support shown to them during the difficult time. So many people stepped up to help whenever possible. The cards, flowers, food and words of support meant a lot. He will always remember the day Waldoboro Ambulance brought her home seeing the road lined with firefighters, EMS, police and others all the way from Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, through Bath, Woolwich, and Wiscasset arriving at her home finding the Woolwich Fire Chief and a Richmond Fire truck waiting to guide them in.
Also, there were some very special people who have been with him during the really tough days and helped to guide him before, during and after Sonia's passing. Thank you doesn't seem to be the significant words to express his true feelings, but he hopes everyone knows they are all special.