Valerie Jean Woodman, 60, of Bridgton died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at home. She was the beloved wife of Harold Woodman of eight years.

Valerie was born on Oct. 6, 1962, in Brockton, Mass., and raised on the South Shore in Pembroke. She graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School in 1980. She moved to Maine in 1985.

Valerie was well known in the town of Bridgton through her work
at the Bridgton Redemption Depot and the Bridgton Transfer Station.
Valerie enjoyed meeting and working with community members. She
also worked for Good Neighbors Inc. in Bridgton and Norway Savings Bank in Naples.

Valerie was passionate about her many vegetable and flower gardens and enjoyed canning and preserving the results of her and Harold’s efforts. Her grandchildren Lilah and Willow were her greatest joy.

In addition to her husband Harold, she is survived by her children Heather Whiting of Bridgton, Britney Whiting of Bridgton and Leanna and her husband Bill Day and grandchildren Lilah and Willow of Bridgton. She is also survived by, her mother Priscilla H. Whiting of Bridgton, sister Linda Dugas of Brownfield, brother Frank B. Whiting of Waterford, brother Paul L. Whiting of Bridgton and sister Sheila Flanigan of Bridgton, and multiple nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Valerie’s Life to occur in the late spring. Details will be placed in The Bridgton News and an event on Facebook will be made.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valerie Woodman’s Arrangements through GoFundMe or CashApp at https:// gofund.me/5e1ef394 and https://cash.app/$SheSquatch

Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco. www.hallfuneralhome.net.