Maxine R. Matilainen of Inverness, FL passed away at Citrus Memorial Hospital on September 28, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born to the late Charles and Esther (Lodge) Wade on January 31, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN. Maxine was married to her husband Eero E. Matilainen for 47 years until his passing in 2017. After leaving Indiana, she made Florida her permanent home and most recently moved in with her daughter who was also her caregiver for the last few years. A Christian by faith, Maxine most recently attended worship services at First Lutheran Church of Ridge Manor, FL. In her spare time she enjoyed crazy quilting, sewing and playing cards, especially the game of hand and foot.
Maxine is survived by her daughter, Diana Johnston; brother, James Wade; grandchildren: Rena Cooper, Renee Hartz, Leah Price, Ronald Terrell, Jr. and Kris Terrell. Cremation care by the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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