STANDISH—Mildred Black, 84, passed on peacefully at Springbrook Center, on September 13, 2017, following a lengthy period of declining health. She was born in South Paris, Maine, on December 2, 1932, daughter of Charles and Pauline Hammond. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jerry Black, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. A devoted daughter and sister, Mildred enjoyed a happy childhood in company with her beloved parents and three sisters. From her very beginnings, family was of the utmost importance. Her early education was completed in the South Paris school system. As a high school student, she participated in a variety of sports and represented her region as their delegate to Girl's State. She completed undergraduate studies at the University of Maine at Gorham, majoring in education. She earned her MEd in 1959, from the University of Maryland. A respected and well-loved educator, Mildred spent her entire 26-year professional career at Windham High School, teaching a variety of subjects, namely history and the social sciences. Through the years, her dedication was evident in the many hours she devoted to activities outside the classroom, serving as coach, advisor and mentor for a great number of students passing through Windham High. She served her career field as a member and contributor to a great number of professional organizations, at the local, state and national levels. Mildred's favorite activities involved the outdoors and travel. She hunted, fished, and could be counted upon as a lifelong advocate for wildlife. A life-time member of the Good Sam Club, she and Jerry camped throughout the countryside. In doing so, they covered North America, from Alaska to Mexico, from Maine to Florida and from east to west coasts. A certain highlight of her life was a six-month sabbatical leave which she and Jerry spent traveling around the world, visiting over 36 countries. She took great pleasure in bringing her observations and learnings from this adventure back to her students. Following their retirement, they resided in San Diego for 24 winters. Predeceased by her parents and her sisters, Caroline Hammond and Barbara Roy, Mildred is survived by sister, Louise Bailey of New London, NH, and a number of nieces and nephews, as well as many great nieces and great nephews. Special thanks to sister, Louise, and friends, Carolyn Murphy and Becky Carr for their support during this difficult time. In remembrance of Mildred's life, a gathering of family and friends is to take place at The Little Meeting House, located in North Windham, on a date to be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Scholarship Fund, Kiwanis Club of Windham, Windham High School Scholarship, P.O. Box 245, Windham, ME 04062. Arrangements are in the care of Dolby Funeral Chapel in Windham.