Denise M. Rhinehardt, 51

WISCASSET, Maine - Denise M. Rhinehardt of Wiscasset died Friday, May 11, 2007, in her home. She was 51.

She was born Jan. 1, 1956, in Moosup, Conn.

Denise will be remembered by all who knew her as a selfless woman with a great sense of humor, who would always make you smile.

For more than 30 years, she served as a compassionate and caring nurse.

Denise"s philosophy was, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

A loving mother, grandmother, devoted sister and dedicated friend, she is survived by two daughters, Lisa Rhinehardt and Jessica Feiner and her husband Daniel, all of Delaware; a granddaughter, Madison Feiner; two brothers, David Frechette and John Boyer, both of Delaware; a sister, Darlene Carroll of Delaware; three nephews; a niece; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred L. Frechette, in 1974, and Aline Boyer, in 2006.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Coast of Maine Cremation and Funeral Service, Waldboro.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Denise"s memory to the St. Jude Children"s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.