Georgette M. Tanner ... enjoyed hiking, boating

MILTON - Georgette M. Tanner, 86, of Milton, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Portsmouth following a period of failing health. She was born in Westbrook, Maine, on November 5, 1932, the daughter of Joseph and Emma (LaCasse) St. Cyr.
She was a homemaker in her early years and was involved with the town of Milton in many ways, including the Women's Auxiliary, Election Day Voting, and substitute teaching at Nute High School. She worked many years as a salesperson in the Men's Department at JC Penney in Rochester and later at Kmart.
While she was busy raising five children it never stopped her from getting the entire family involved in many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, boating and skiing. She enjoyed watching all the Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox. One of her favorite places to visit throughout the years was the ocean, especially Moody Beach. She loved traveling to see all of her grandchildren in their various events.
She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Hervey (Poochie) Tanner, Jr.
She leaves behind her children, Deborah Irvine (Joseph), Diane Goodwin (Michael), Donna Irvine (William), Philip Tanner (Jessica) and Dawn Lapointe (David); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.