- Date Of Birth: March 17, 1929
- Date Of Death: July 9, 2012
- State: Maine
M. Fanny Pagurko (Ann), formerly of Newcastle and Wiscasset, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Monday, July 9th. She was 83 years old. Born in Newcastle, on March 17th 1929, she was the daughter of Leo D. and Glovina C. Sidelinger. She played softball (first base) and basketball (guard) for Lincoln Academy, and participated in junior prize speaking where she won 3rd place. After graduation she moved to Washington D.C. where she worked for the government. She lived in Maryland and Oklahoma before returning to Maine. Ann worked for Coles Woodshop in Newcastle for 6 years, earned her CNA in 1977, ran a daycare for many years, and in 1988 she opened an antique shop at her Wiscasset residence. For 6 years, she was the sole caregiver for her mother. Ann was a lifelong avid walker, trekking many miles in all kinds of weather. She loved to knit, enjoyed playing a variety of games with friends and family, and was a very active and loving grandmother. Ann is survived by her 5 children, James L. Begley, Jr. and his wife Susan of Palm Bay, FL, Terry Sullivan and her husband Pat of Lexington Park, MD, Bonnie York of Damariscotta, Johnna Stinchfield and her husband Jeff of Oakland, ME, and John J. Pagurko, III and his wife Melanie of Whitefield; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
