Madelyn A. Amergian July 3, 1929 August 31, 2016 Portland- Madelyn A. Amergian, 87, of Forest Avenue, Portland, died Wednesday August 31, 2016 at the Gosnell House in Scarborough. Born in Portland, she was a daughter of James and Florence Duran Thaxter. She attended Portland Schools. For thirty years she was employed by New England Tel & Tel, retiring in 1985. She started as an operator retiring as a service advisor. She was very proud that she received the golden parachute in her early fifties, enabling her to pursue her other many interests for over 31 yrs. Madelyn was active in the Pioneers, she collected antique glass and toothpick holders. She enjoyed doing crafts, attending craft fairs, gardening and sewing. She was predeceased by 2 sons, Kerry D. Keefe in 2015 and William ""Winky"" T. Amergian in 2002 and her brother Charles Thaxter. Madelyn is survived by a son Steven Keefe of Naples, her daughter in law Marla Keefe of Casco, grandchildren Alyssa Keefe Fuehner and her husband Jason of Alexandria, VA and Alan Keefe and his wife Deana of Naples, Kevin Kramlich and Courtney Amergian both of Portland. She is also survived by three great grandchildren Adison and Kamden Keefe and Sidney Fuehner. An hour of visiting will be held at 11 am on Thursday September 8, 2016 followed by a funeral service at Noon at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland. Burial in Brooklawn Memorial Park. To offer condolences and share memories with the family please go to www.athutchins.com.