Obituary of Liliane M. Sohns

Liliane Sohns, wife of the late Walter Sohns, passed away Thursday December 30th at her home surrounded by family and her beloved Airedale, Maggie. She was born December 20th 1921 in Angers France, the only daughter of Emile and Alice Blu. She witnessed and was shaped by many world events including Lindberg’s landing in Paris, General Patton’s liberation of her hometown and the Berlin airlift. During World War II, she was rescued during armed conflict by an American GI, Walter Sohns, who later became her husband. They made their home in France and had two children, James and Ann. They moved to Maine in 1969 and enjoyed their home in Searsmont. After the love of her life died in 1978, she continued her life’s interest in gardening, painting, opera, fishing and travel. She is survived by two children, James Sohns, his wife Arlene, their three children, Tony, Annette and Amanda; Ann Robbins, her husband Jim, their three children, Catherine, Jimmy and Alden and eight great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sharp French wit and her loving, caring heart. We will miss you forever Mum. A funeral mass and reception will be held Tuesday, January 4th at 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Belfast Maine. Arrangements under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast. On-line condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Waldo County Home Health and Hospice.