Obituary of Frances Gelo Wilson

Frances Gelo Wilson, age 85, passed away Tuesday May 22, 2018 at the Glenridge Comfort Care Unit in Augusta. Born and raised in Searsmont, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (White) Gelo. She was a 1949 graduate from Appleton High School. She was first married to Frank Wilson September 12,1953. Together they raised two children and later in life they legally adopted two more children. While married to Frank she was an active member of Kora Karts Women’s Auxillary. She worked for a short period of time waitressing at the Worster House in Hallowell. Following that she began working for Wadleighs Oil Co., and after 40 years of service she retired in 2004. She got remarried to Edwin Geschwendt on July 6, 1991 and together they ran a trucking business. In her early years she enjoyed riding a motorcycle, snowmobiling, and camping up in Moosehead. She had a passion for cooking and looked forward to holiday gatherings and summer cookouts with her family. She is survived by her partner of 27 years Edwin Geschwendt, a brother Bruce Gelo & wife Dawn of Kenduseag, a sister Carol Robbins & husband Jenness of Searsmont, a daughter Diane Trueworthy & husband David of Lewiston, a daughter Sheila (Taul) Ballantyne & husband David of China, a son John Taul of Augusta, a granddaughter Andrea Dwelle & husband Chris of Augusta. Grandsons: Abram Ashby of Winslow, Justin Ashby of Winslow, Ian Ashby & wife Joanna of Hallowell, Shane Wilson & wife Meagan of Clinton, Andrew Ballantyne & wife Kristen of Windsor, Benjamin Ballantyne of China, Jonathan Ballantyne of China, as well as several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by a son David Wilson, two brothers Carl Gelo and Raymond Gelo. Sisters: Elaine Perkins, Nancy Drinkwater, Phyllis Perkins, and Priscilla Place. Frances’s family would like to thank Dr. Dohner, Maine Generals Home with Hospice Staff and Glenridge Comfort Care Staff for all the great care and support they provided over the past month. Per her request there will be no funeral or burial services. Arrangements are being handled by Direct Cremation of Maine in Belfast. There will be a gathering in her remembrance at a later date at Sheila (Taul) Ballantyne’s.