Mrs. Nina M. Carlow

September 9, 1963 - August 6, 2017

AUBURN Nina Marie Carlow, 53 passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born September 6, 1963, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Jeannette(Bolduc) DiDonna. She was educated in the Galway, New York School Department until her family moved to Maine and finished her education here. Nina met her husband, Lynn Carlow in January 1980 and were married on December 5, 1981. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Their daughter Cassandra Elizabeth Carlow was born May 25, 1990 and they had an instant bond ever since. She went to travel school and worked for Eastern Airlines until 1989 and then became a claims adjuster for Bath Iron Works until 1995 when she became disabled with illness. Nina started a charity and ran a charity called “Big Impressions” which made necklaces for Mother’s who lost children all over the world while still being a wonderful wife and mother. She had a great sense of humor and was the first to start laughing. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her dogs, and that walk to Kitty Korner Store for penny candy during the first snowfall every year with family. She loved all kinds of music and especially loved get togethers with her family and friends. She loved to play her tablet games, “Dragonvale”, and “Age of Pyramids”. Survivors include her parents Arthur and Jeannette DiDonna of Lisbon Falls, her husband, Lynn Carlow of Lisbon Falls, her daughter Cassandra Mitchell and husband, Curt of Brunswick, her sister, Polly Fontaine of Auburn, her brothers, Daniel DiDonna and wife Tina of Bath,Christopher DiDonna and wife Donna of Niagra Falls, NY., and numerous special nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She will be missed by many. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com CARLOW died Auburn, August 6, 2017, Mrs. Nina M. Carlow age 53 years a resident of Lisbon Falls. Funeral services honoring Nina’s life will be held FRIDAY August 11th 11:00AM at the Pathways Vineyard Church 9 Foss Rd., Lewiston. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit THURSDAY August 10th from 6-9PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023