HOLDEN - Anna Hodgkins MacLeod, 73, wife of Brian E. MacLeod, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 11, 2021, in Holden. She was born Dec. 15, 1947, in Bangor, the daughter of Alvin and Marguerite (Dole) Hodgkins.

Anna graduated from Brewer High School in 1967. She worked many years as a CNA in long term care in the Bangor area and was a role model for adult learning by returning to college to obtain her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma. She enjoyed caring for others and developed many lifelong relationships working in local nursing homes and within home private agencies. Anna loved to sew and many have been blessed by her blankets and quilts. She passed her love for reading onto her children and grandchildren and was always ready to discuss a new author or novel she had begun. Her book list for Dad to obtain from the library was always quite long and impressive.

Most importantly, Anna lived and showed her faith in the Lord. Her servants heart and faith sustained her through some physically challenging times. She taught her grandchildren how to be a secret blesser as in her words, "It is more fun that way". She shared many Bible verses and was known to have them written on index cards throughout the house and various books as bookmarks. One of Anna's last written words were, "All the pain and problems I am having will be worth it when I see Him face to face". While our hearts are saddened, we are comforted with the assurance of her belief in the Lord.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 54 years of Holden, are two children, David MacLeod and his wife, Kelly, of Etna, Lorraine Lugdon and her husband, Kevin, of Dedham; three grandchildren, Hannah Reuillard and her husband, Nick, Joshua and Tiana Lugdon; one great-granddaughter, Willow Reuillard; nephews, Kevin Marsh, Kendall Marsh and his wife, Rhonda, Kurtis Marsh and his wife, Carissa, and their children, Ryan and Morgan Marsh. She was predeceased by her sister, Josephine Grindle, and her parents. Anna leaves many special friends and family members. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice and Visiting Angels for their care and compassion.