Mary Elvira Decker
AUGUST 18, 1935 – FEBRUARY 14, 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Smart & Edwards Funeral Home
Our loving Mom and Grandmother, Mary E. Decker, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on
February 14, 2023. Valentine's Day, the love holiday, what a perfect day to remember her. She loved
her family so much.
Mary was born on August 18, 1935 in Farmington, Maine. The daughter of Elliot and Althea Rackliffe.
She lost her Mom at a very young age and was looking forward to their reunion in heaven. What a
glorious day that must have been.
At a young age Mary worked in the Corn Shop in Starks, picked beans, and helped her grandfather get
firewood out with oxen. She was a very hard worker from the start. She married Erland Porter Clark, Jr.
on March 27, 1954 in Starks, Maine. Together they owned and operated Clark's TV and Appliance Store
on Main Street in Madison. They also owned and rented out camps on East Pond in Smithfield, Maine
for many years, the place where many family gatherings have taken place. They continued to work along
side each other until our Dad's passing in 1978.
On July 12, 1986 she married Murray Decker in Anson, Maine. They lived in Smithfield, Maine and later
moved back to Madison, Maine. They enjoyed family time and many adventures, including a cross
country trip to California. She was predeceased by Murray in 2009.
When we were young Mom was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She also owned Omni Christian
Bookstore in Skowhegan, Maine and she was also a secretary at The Log Cabin Church. She went to
college and received her Associate of Science Degree. She worked as a CNA at Redington Fairview
Hospital and later she worked as a medical transcriptionist at the Belgrade Health Center for many years
until her retirement. Always hardworking. She also had a great love for animals and was always
bringing home the least-likely-to-be-chosen pets to love, from the animal shelter.
She is survived by her family, children Gloria (Rick) Neault of South Portland, Maine, grandchildren
Christopher (Melissa) Neault, of Westbrook,Maine, great granddaughters Olivia and Charlotte. Jason
(Megan) Neault of Arundel, Maine, great granddaughter Reia. Ryan (Sara) Neault of Arundel, Maine,
great grandson Nolan. Pamela (Dennis) Dawes of Smithfield, Maine, grandchildren Jennifer (Dan) Frey
of Smithfield, Maine, great grandchildren Jacelyn, Allie, James and Ashlynn. David (Susan) Clark of
Webster, MA. grandchildren Jana (Justin) Kitchin of Jackman, Maine, great grandsons Deyon (Emily),
great great grandson Cooper, Bain (Morgan). Nikole (Chris) Phillips of Groton, CT, great grandchildren
Kadyn, Gabriella and Trystan. Chrisite (Ken) Hall of Alfred, Maine, great grandchildren Marlie and
Porter. David, Jr (Sierra) Clark, Cornville, Maine, great grandchildren Layla and Connor. Step children
Patrick (Betty)Decker, Mark (April) Taylor, grandchildren, many other nieces and nephews.. A special
thank you to Ted and Brenda who helped her out in many ways. Special friends Dianne Quirion and Kim
Harper who our Mom loved dearly and many other family and friends. Thank you to Mom's
neighborhood friends who always showed kindness and gave a helping hand.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elliot and Althea Rackliffe, siblings, Lynn Rackliffe, Thomas
Rackliffe, Gwendolyn Day, Dora Brown and Elliot (Mickey) Rackliffe, Jr.
There will be a graveside celebration of life service in the Spring followed by a gathering of family and
friends. In place of flowers you could make a donation to the local animal shelter of your choice in her
memory.
Thank you for the excellent care given to our Mom by the nurses at Maine General.
"We love because He first loved us." I John: 4:19
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com for the Decker family.
AUGUST 18, 1935 – FEBRUARY 14, 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Smart & Edwards Funeral Home
Our loving Mom and Grandmother, Mary E. Decker, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on
February 14, 2023. Valentine's Day, the love holiday, what a perfect day to remember her. She loved
her family so much.
Mary was born on August 18, 1935 in Farmington, Maine. The daughter of Elliot and Althea Rackliffe.
She lost her Mom at a very young age and was looking forward to their reunion in heaven. What a
glorious day that must have been.
At a young age Mary worked in the Corn Shop in Starks, picked beans, and helped her grandfather get
firewood out with oxen. She was a very hard worker from the start. She married Erland Porter Clark, Jr.
on March 27, 1954 in Starks, Maine. Together they owned and operated Clark's TV and Appliance Store
on Main Street in Madison. They also owned and rented out camps on East Pond in Smithfield, Maine
for many years, the place where many family gatherings have taken place. They continued to work along
side each other until our Dad's passing in 1978.
On July 12, 1986 she married Murray Decker in Anson, Maine. They lived in Smithfield, Maine and later
moved back to Madison, Maine. They enjoyed family time and many adventures, including a cross
country trip to California. She was predeceased by Murray in 2009.
When we were young Mom was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She also owned Omni Christian
Bookstore in Skowhegan, Maine and she was also a secretary at The Log Cabin Church. She went to
college and received her Associate of Science Degree. She worked as a CNA at Redington Fairview
Hospital and later she worked as a medical transcriptionist at the Belgrade Health Center for many years
until her retirement. Always hardworking. She also had a great love for animals and was always
bringing home the least-likely-to-be-chosen pets to love, from the animal shelter.
She is survived by her family, children Gloria (Rick) Neault of South Portland, Maine, grandchildren
Christopher (Melissa) Neault, of Westbrook,Maine, great granddaughters Olivia and Charlotte. Jason
(Megan) Neault of Arundel, Maine, great granddaughter Reia. Ryan (Sara) Neault of Arundel, Maine,
great grandson Nolan. Pamela (Dennis) Dawes of Smithfield, Maine, grandchildren Jennifer (Dan) Frey
of Smithfield, Maine, great grandchildren Jacelyn, Allie, James and Ashlynn. David (Susan) Clark of
Webster, MA. grandchildren Jana (Justin) Kitchin of Jackman, Maine, great grandsons Deyon (Emily),
great great grandson Cooper, Bain (Morgan). Nikole (Chris) Phillips of Groton, CT, great grandchildren
Kadyn, Gabriella and Trystan. Chrisite (Ken) Hall of Alfred, Maine, great grandchildren Marlie and
Porter. David, Jr (Sierra) Clark, Cornville, Maine, great grandchildren Layla and Connor. Step children
Patrick (Betty)Decker, Mark (April) Taylor, grandchildren, many other nieces and nephews.. A special
thank you to Ted and Brenda who helped her out in many ways. Special friends Dianne Quirion and Kim
Harper who our Mom loved dearly and many other family and friends. Thank you to Mom's
neighborhood friends who always showed kindness and gave a helping hand.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elliot and Althea Rackliffe, siblings, Lynn Rackliffe, Thomas
Rackliffe, Gwendolyn Day, Dora Brown and Elliot (Mickey) Rackliffe, Jr.
There will be a graveside celebration of life service in the Spring followed by a gathering of family and
friends. In place of flowers you could make a donation to the local animal shelter of your choice in her
memory.
Thank you for the excellent care given to our Mom by the nurses at Maine General.
"We love because He first loved us." I John: 4:19
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com for the Decker family.
Mary Elvira Decker
AUGUST 18, 1935 – FEBRUARY 14, 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Smart & Edwards Funeral Home
Our loving Mom and Grandmother, Mary E. Decker, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on
February 14, 2023. Valentine's Day, the love holiday, what a perfect day to remember her. She loved
her family so much.
Mary was born on August 18, 1935 in Farmington, Maine. The daughter of Elliot and Althea Rackliffe.
She lost her Mom at a very young age and was looking forward to their reunion in heaven. What a
glorious day that must have been.
At a young age Mary worked in the Corn Shop in Starks, picked beans, and helped her grandfather get
firewood out with oxen. She was a very hard worker from the start. She married Erland Porter Clark, Jr.
on March 27, 1954 in Starks, Maine. Together they owned and operated Clark's TV and Appliance Store
on Main Street in Madison. They also owned and rented out camps on East Pond in Smithfield, Maine
for many years, the place where many family gatherings have taken place. They continued to work along
side each other until our Dad's passing in 1978.
On July 12, 1986 she married Murray Decker in Anson, Maine. They lived in Smithfield, Maine and later
moved back to Madison, Maine. They enjoyed family time and many adventures, including a cross
country trip to California. She was predeceased by Murray in 2009.
When we were young Mom was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She also owned Omni Christian
Bookstore in Skowhegan, Maine and she was also a secretary at The Log Cabin Church. She went to
college and received her Associate of Science Degree. She worked as a CNA at Redington Fairview
Hospital and later she worked as a medical transcriptionist at the Belgrade Health Center for many years
until her retirement. Always hardworking. She also had a great love for animals and was always
bringing home the least-likely-to-be-chosen pets to love, from the animal shelter.
She is survived by her family, children Gloria (Rick) Neault of South Portland, Maine, grandchildren
Christopher (Melissa) Neault, of Westbrook,Maine, great granddaughters Olivia and Charlotte. Jason
(Megan) Neault of Arundel, Maine, great granddaughter Reia. Ryan (Sara) Neault of Arundel, Maine,
great grandson Nolan. Pamela (Dennis) Dawes of Smithfield, Maine, grandchildren Jennifer (Dan) Frey
of Smithfield, Maine, great grandchildren Jacelyn, Allie, James and Ashlynn. David (Susan) Clark of
Webster, MA. grandchildren Jana (Justin) Kitchin of Jackman, Maine, great grandsons Deyon (Emily),
great great grandson Cooper, Bain (Morgan). Nikole (Chris) Phillips of Groton, CT, great grandchildren
Kadyn, Gabriella and Trystan. Chrisite (Ken) Hall of Alfred, Maine, great grandchildren Marlie and
Porter. David, Jr (Sierra) Clark, Cornville, Maine, great grandchildren Layla and Connor. Step children
Patrick (Betty)Decker, Mark (April) Taylor, grandchildren, many other nieces and nephews.. A special
thank you to Ted and Brenda who helped her out in many ways. Special friends Dianne Quirion and Kim
Harper who our Mom loved dearly and many other family and friends. Thank you to Mom's
neighborhood friends who always showed kindness and gave a helping hand.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elliot and Althea Rackliffe, siblings, Lynn Rackliffe, Thomas
Rackliffe, Gwendolyn Day, Dora Brown and Elliot (Mickey) Rackliffe, Jr.
There will be a graveside celebration of life service in the Spring followed by a gathering of family and
friends. In place of flowers you could make a donation to the local animal shelter of your choice in her
memory.
Thank you for the excellent care given to our Mom by the nurses at Maine General.
"We love because He first loved us." I John: 4:19
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com for the Decker family.
AUGUST 18, 1935 – FEBRUARY 14, 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Smart & Edwards Funeral Home
Our loving Mom and Grandmother, Mary E. Decker, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on
February 14, 2023. Valentine's Day, the love holiday, what a perfect day to remember her. She loved
her family so much.
Mary was born on August 18, 1935 in Farmington, Maine. The daughter of Elliot and Althea Rackliffe.
She lost her Mom at a very young age and was looking forward to their reunion in heaven. What a
glorious day that must have been.
At a young age Mary worked in the Corn Shop in Starks, picked beans, and helped her grandfather get
firewood out with oxen. She was a very hard worker from the start. She married Erland Porter Clark, Jr.
on March 27, 1954 in Starks, Maine. Together they owned and operated Clark's TV and Appliance Store
on Main Street in Madison. They also owned and rented out camps on East Pond in Smithfield, Maine
for many years, the place where many family gatherings have taken place. They continued to work along
side each other until our Dad's passing in 1978.
On July 12, 1986 she married Murray Decker in Anson, Maine. They lived in Smithfield, Maine and later
moved back to Madison, Maine. They enjoyed family time and many adventures, including a cross
country trip to California. She was predeceased by Murray in 2009.
When we were young Mom was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She also owned Omni Christian
Bookstore in Skowhegan, Maine and she was also a secretary at The Log Cabin Church. She went to
college and received her Associate of Science Degree. She worked as a CNA at Redington Fairview
Hospital and later she worked as a medical transcriptionist at the Belgrade Health Center for many years
until her retirement. Always hardworking. She also had a great love for animals and was always
bringing home the least-likely-to-be-chosen pets to love, from the animal shelter.
She is survived by her family, children Gloria (Rick) Neault of South Portland, Maine, grandchildren
Christopher (Melissa) Neault, of Westbrook,Maine, great granddaughters Olivia and Charlotte. Jason
(Megan) Neault of Arundel, Maine, great granddaughter Reia. Ryan (Sara) Neault of Arundel, Maine,
great grandson Nolan. Pamela (Dennis) Dawes of Smithfield, Maine, grandchildren Jennifer (Dan) Frey
of Smithfield, Maine, great grandchildren Jacelyn, Allie, James and Ashlynn. David (Susan) Clark of
Webster, MA. grandchildren Jana (Justin) Kitchin of Jackman, Maine, great grandsons Deyon (Emily),
great great grandson Cooper, Bain (Morgan). Nikole (Chris) Phillips of Groton, CT, great grandchildren
Kadyn, Gabriella and Trystan. Chrisite (Ken) Hall of Alfred, Maine, great grandchildren Marlie and
Porter. David, Jr (Sierra) Clark, Cornville, Maine, great grandchildren Layla and Connor. Step children
Patrick (Betty)Decker, Mark (April) Taylor, grandchildren, many other nieces and nephews.. A special
thank you to Ted and Brenda who helped her out in many ways. Special friends Dianne Quirion and Kim
Harper who our Mom loved dearly and many other family and friends. Thank you to Mom's
neighborhood friends who always showed kindness and gave a helping hand.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elliot and Althea Rackliffe, siblings, Lynn Rackliffe, Thomas
Rackliffe, Gwendolyn Day, Dora Brown and Elliot (Mickey) Rackliffe, Jr.
There will be a graveside celebration of life service in the Spring followed by a gathering of family and
friends. In place of flowers you could make a donation to the local animal shelter of your choice in her
memory.
Thank you for the excellent care given to our Mom by the nurses at Maine General.
"We love because He first loved us." I John: 4:19
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com for the Decker family.
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