Alma Spear Paine
September 14, 1929 ~ May 2, 2017
Alma Spear Paine, age 87, of Madison passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Geneva Village. She was born September 14, 1929 in Painesville the daughter of Viola (Rayl) and George J. Spear. Alma married James M. Paine in Mentor on June 8, 1974.
A graduate of Madison High School, Alma was a former employee of the Lake County National Bank and later retired from Goodyear in Akron. She moved back to Madison from Tallmadge in 1988. She was also a member of Central Congregational Church where she was involved with the Women's Fellowship.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle "Shelly" (Bob Randolph) Preston of Rialto, CA; sons, Barry (Denise) Martin of Madison, Scott (Debbie) Martin of Concord; 7 grandchildren, Jamie, Holly (Jason), Tracy (Wes), Michael (Jessica), Nick (Kristen), Angela (Jason), and Stephanie (Robert); and 11 great-grandchildren. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, and sister, Phyllis Hathaway.
Friends will be received 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Hughes of Central Congregational Church officiating. Final Resting Place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Painesville.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve; 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Scott, Debbie,Angela,Stephanie and family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Carm
Our condolences to your family on the loss of this beautiful lady. Her warm smile and wonderful laugh are how I'll always remember her. You have so many joyous memories shared with her to help you through this difficult time. Prayers for your family.
Dear Scott, Debbie and family, we were so sorry to hear about your mom. May she rest in peace. Love Janis and Vince
My condolences on your loss. God bless all of you and your families.
My condolences to all of you and I know that now she would is so happy to be back with Dad
Barry, I was in the facility on Sunday and heard about your Mom. I'm so sorry. I loved her so.
I know she was a Great Mom! God bless you.
My most sincere condolences to all friends and family. RIP Alma. Vickie Goshorn-Davis
My sympathy for the family of this dear lady. I was her pastor for 15 years and appreciated her friendship.