SOUTH THOMASTON — Constance W. Baum, 87, widow of James G. Baum, Jr., died peacefully May 11, 2015, at her home.

Born in Rockland on Dec. 15, 1927, she was the daughter of Elmer and Grace Grey Warren. Connie began school in Rockland; but after moving to Portland as a teenager, she graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1945.

She began her career working in banking while living in Somerville, Mass. Returning to Rockland, she met her future husband, James G. Baum Jr. They were married at Rockland, on Feb. 25, 1950.

That same year the Baums moved to Washington, D.C., where Connie began employment with a stock brokerage firm. She later joined the same firm as her husband, and ultimately advanced to become comptroller of that company, Folger, Nolan, Fleming & Douglas Inc., where her husband served as vice president. The Baums enjoyed a dual retirement in 1988.

From 1964 to 1990, they resided in Fort Washington, Md., where Connie was an active member of the Oxen Hill Methodist Church.

In 1990, with her husband, Connie moved to South Thomaston, where they built their retirement home.

Since moving here she was active in the Peoples United Methodist Church of South Thomaston. She and her husband enjoyed fishing together every weekend. She loved animals and enjoyed many pets over the years. On Sunday afternoons, Connie became an ardent football fan. While living in the Washington, D.C., area, she religiously followed the Washington Redskins; and after retiring to South Thomaston, her allegiance turned to the New England Patriots. She was able to quote 'stats' from those teams in detail.

Most recently, Connie often expressed her gratitude for the loving care she received from her care givers, who provided her the opportunity to stay in her own home.

Connie was predeceased by her husband in 2007.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Village Cemetery on Dublin Road in South Thomaston. The Rev. Michelle Wiley will officiate.

Those who wish to honor Connie's memory are invited to consider a donation to Peoples United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 83, South Thomaston, ME 04858, or Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.