FARMINGTON- Vincenta C. Gage, 89, of Strong, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 27th at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Vincenta or “Vinnie” was born in Boston on August 6, 1925, a daughter of George and Anna (Bonanno) Cannariato. Vincenta graduated from Boston University in 1946 at the age of 20 where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in English. Following commencement, she moved to Strong, Maine where she accepted a teaching position. On July 16th, 1950, she married the love of her life, Robert Gage. Vincenta later taught in Phillips from 1955 to 1969 until the district consolidation of SAD58 took place and Mt. Abram High School was established. During her time at Mt. Abram, Vincenta taught Senior English and happily took on the role of the school Librarian. In 1971 she earned her Master’s degree in English from the University of Maine at Farmington with a background in Library Science and eventually became the full time Librarian at the school. In 1991, the school district dedicated the Mt. Abram High School Library to her, designating it as the Vincenta C. Gage Library. Vincenta had an immeasurable passion for teaching, and naturally, reading. She enjoyed spreading her love of literature to all and always had several books in line to read. She was fiercely independent, curious, and a world–traveled woman. She toured numerous countries including China, Russia, Italy and Australia just to name a few. Vincenta helped shape the lives of multiple generations and her legacy of traditional values will continue to live on through her family and her students. Vincenta is survived by her daughter, Ann Marie Conant and her husband John of Tyngsborough, MA; a grandson, Matthew Conant of Hudson, NH; a sister, Marie Grassey of Holliston, MA; a brother-in-law, Frederick Gage and his wife Carolyn of Auburn; many nieces and nephews; and the compassionate caregivers whose dedication allowed her to remain in her beloved home in Strong for many years. She was pre-deceased by her husband. GAGE—died at Farmington, Sept. 27, 2014, Vincenta C. Gage, 89, of Strong. Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd. (Routes 2 & 27) Farmington, on Friday, October 17 from 4 to 7 pm. Burial will take place Saturday, October 18 at 10 am at the Strong Village Cemetery in Strong with a memorial service to follow at Wiles Remembrance Center at 11:30 am. Following the services, all are invited to attend a comfort reception being held at the center. Remembrance gifts in her memory may be given to the Robert L. Gage Scholarship Fund, 2 Davis Rd. Tyngsborough, MA 01879 OR the Strong Public Library, P.O. Box 629, Strong, ME 04983. Tributes and condolences may be shared by visiting her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.

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