Sandra J. Hilton, 73 of Nobleboro, passed away on the morning of November 17th at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born on August 16, 1944, she was the daughter of Thyrle and Beatrice (Berry) Spencer.

Sandra grew up in Damariscotta and Newcastle, attending local schools and graduating from Lincoln Academy in 1962. Upon finishing high school, she went to work for the First National Grocery Store in Damariscotta, where she worked as a cashier and in the meat department for many years.

After First National closed, she worked at several other grocery stores before starting a 25 year career with Reny’s. She started working in Reny’s warehouse for about four years, before being promoted to become the Manager of both in-town Reny’s locations. She served as manager for over 20 years before retiring in 2006.

In her younger years, she was an avid golfer and played in the local women’s softball league. She enjoyed watching game shows, soap operas, laying in the sun, and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Hilton; and a brother, Howard Spencer.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael Lessner of Nobleboro, and Andrew Lessner and his wife Sarah of Waldoboro; two sisters, Beverly Dolloff of Bremen, and Donna Jolicoeur of Walpole; a brother, Edsel Spencer of Louisiana; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10am, on Wednesday, November 22nd at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, with the Rev. Richard Newell officiating. She will be laid to rest privately in the Pine Knoll Cemetery in Newcastle.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta. Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.

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