Poland – Sylvia Arlene Conley, 86, died on Monday, August 1, 2018 following a long period of declining health. Sylvia was a 1949 graduate of Portland High School and 1952 from Maine Eye & Eye Infirmary School of Nursing. She was an active member the MEEI Alumni. As a registered Nurse she worked in many capacities her nursing career. She enjoyed the many aspects of her nursing career from Director of Nursing to teaching certified CNA classes; her patient care was always comforting and compassionate. On September 27, 1952 she married the love of her life Blaine (Joe) Conley. Together they raised 4 children and many dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, cows and sheep. She was a member and Trustee of the Prides Corner Congregational UCC church servings as Treasurer and Sunday school teacher for many years. After retiring from nursing, she volunteered at the Alvin Ricker Library in Poland helping to computerize the library. She provided loving care to her brother during his later years. She was an avid knitter, making the warmest mittens and hats for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing and was an impressive cook. Birthdays were special occasions as she would spend days preparing a feast, shopping and wrapping gifts. The farm in Poland became the family gathering spot. She always took delight in spending time with her family including her 3 grandchildren and a very special great-grandson. Sylvia was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Webster, father, Leonard Webster, her brother Harlan Webster. Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years Blaine, son Timothy and fiancée Sandi Petersen, daughter, Julie Segal and husband Alan all of Portland; daughter, Gail Conley of New Gloucester; son, Stephen Conley of Ft. Myers, FL; Grandchildren Amy Smith, Jessica Segal and Luke Segal; Great-grandson Mason Maines. Sylvia family extends their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care she received from the Staff of Legdewood Manor in Windham and for taking Blaine under their wing. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 11:00 am at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road. Interment and prayers will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at the West Poland Highland Cemetery, 230 Megquier Hill Road, Poland. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Alvan Ricker Library, 1211 Maine Street, Poland, Maine 04274