Bobbi-Lynn Poland Obituary (1971

Bobbi-Lynn (Caswell) PolandOn May 22, 2009, our world became a sadder place when Bobbi-Lynn (Caswell) Poland peacefully yet unexpectedly passed away. She was 38.The Caswell family welcomed Bobbi on January 1, 1971, the daughter of Bob and Joan. For most of her youth she lived in Farmingdale and attended Hall-Dale schools, graduating from Hall-Dale High School in 1989. She spent several years working for the family business, Caswell's Roofing. Most of her adult life she was a stay-at-home mom caring for her own children, nieces and nephews, and for many neighborhood children who loved to be where 'Aunt Bobbi' was.One of Bobbi's favorite places was Salt Pond in Bristol, Maine and it was here that Pete proposed to her. On December 16, 1995, they were married. She considered Pete the love of her life and he believed himself to be the luckiest man alive. Bobbi was an animal lover and during their marriage the couple showed many pair of steer at local fairs and won various ribbons. She also enjoyed riding and caring for horses and she loved her puppies. She adored her sons Chris and Jonathan, daughter Chelsey, and step-daughter Amber whom she considered one of her own. She was proud of them all, attending sporting events and celebrating their many accomplishments. Family was important to her. She loved to spend special time with the important people in her life. She had a warm smile, an infectious laugh, and her heart was always giving in some way where she saw a need. Hers was a sweet and caring soul that will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. She joins her father Bob, her infant brother Harry and her brother Bob, and her father-in-law Rev. Philip and mother-in-law Grace, all who predeceased her.Bobbi is survived by her husband Pete of nearly 14 years; her children Chris, Amber, Jonathan and Chelsey; her mother Joan; brothers Richard, Randy, Ricky and sisters Sheena and Tammy; Pete's sisters Naomi and Carol she thought of as her real sisters; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her close friends Barb Wilson and Linda LaBelle.A private viewing by invitation only will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner, Maine. At the family's request, there will be no funeral. Memorial contributions to help defray the cost of these expenses may be sent to Carol Acedo, P.O. Box 73, Whitefield, ME 04353.