WALDOBORO — Katrina Waltz-Hixon, 67, beloved wife of David Hixon, loving mother and grandmother passed away dec. 30, 2014, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rockland on July 26, 1947, Kate was the daughter of Joseph and Camilla Sanborn Glaude of Waldoboro. She attended Waldoboro schools and was a 1965 graduate of Waldoboro High School. Kate also graduated from Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston as a registered nurse. She devoted 44 years to nursing, serving the Midcoast community until her retirement two years ago.

Kate married Charles Edward Waltz on Sept. 28, 1968, in Waldoboro. After a brief residency in Bangor, the couple settled in West Waldoboro, where they raised their children, Bethany L. Waltz and Aaron C. Waltz. Kate supported her husband's business, Broad Bay Electric, for many years and subsequently ran the business after his death in 1998. In 1986, her love of cooking was personified in her desire to own and operate Kate's Deli in Waldoboro for several years.

Kate met David Hixon in 2002 and they were married Aug. 16, 2003, at Pemaquid Lighthouse. She welcomed David's children, Benjamin and Tess Hixon, into her family and to their West Waldoboro home.

Kate served her community as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Hospice, Bay Chamber Concerts, and the children's schools in Rockland, and she was an advocate for children and the elderly. Her compassionate nature was exemplified through her nursing career and lent to her ability to care for her parents and grandparents. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and fundraising events.

She loved cooking, the arts, music, boating and fishing with her husband and family; attending sporting and school events involving her grandsons; and she enjoyed the company of friends - her food and hospitality were legendary. She lit a room with her smile and laughter, and her joy of life embraced everyone and made them feel special. Kate adored her family and holidays, especially Christmas and birthdays.

Predeceased by her first husband, Charles Waltz in 1998; and her parents, Joseph and Camilla Glaude; Kate is survived by her husband, David Hixon of Waldoboro; her stepchildren, Benjamin and Tess Hixon of Massachusetts; her daughter, Bethany Overlock and her husband, Duane, and their two children, Jared and Jacob, of Warren; her son, Aaron Waltz and his companion, Amy Whitney, and their son, Kellen, of Waldoboro; her sister, Juanita Thomas of Waldoboro and her daughter, Erica, and son, Adam; and her brothers, Thomas Glaude and his sons, Dillon and Mason of Waldoboro, Robert Glaude and his wife, Rita, and their son, Robert Craig, of Waldoboro. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Kate also extended her love to her unofficial 'adopted' children, including Brandon Scamfer of New York and Kristen Fitzpatrick and her family of Connecticut.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm St. in Camden. The Rev. Kevin Pleas will officiate.

Donations in Kate's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.