Morna H. Farnum, 90, of Madison, formerly of Alna died April 19, 2017 at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Madison, with family by her side.

She was born in Farmington on March 21, 1927, a daughter of Melvin W. and Genie E. (Tash) Huff. She graduated from Farmington High School in the Class of 1945. She was employed at J.J. Newbury in Farmington. On July 2, 1948 she married Carl W. Farnum. Morna was employed at Maine Country Store in Wiscasset for many years.

She loved cooking and reading, particularly Louis L'Amour Western books -- she read them all. Morna especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Carl W. Farnum in 1999; a daughter, Carla Clancy in 2014; a son, Curt Farnum in 1966; and her eight siblings.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Farnum of Madison and Kelly and her husband James Clauson, both of Madison; one son, Carl R. Farnum and his wife Joyce of Huber Heights, Ohio; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Alna Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Alna Fire Station.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Maplecrest Rehab, c/o Resident Council, Betsy Wacome, 174 Maine Street, Madison, ME 04950. Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com.