It's Bill, 5/24/26: Remembering Sineidin

May 25
2 min read

Our community gathered at Lubec’s American Legion Post 65 at 4 PM, Saturday, May 16, to remember Sineidin [She naad in, Gaelic]. About a month ago, Sineidin passed quietly in her home on South Lubec Rd, just 2 miles from West Quoddy Station. For years, I have driven by her house several times a day, always checking to see if she’s home. I would sometimes see her in town, at the library, the IGA, Lubec Brewing. Most times, I would see Sineidin at the Legion, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, stopping by for a drink and a quiet chat. I drive by now, seeing her cars with butterflies on them, just like she’s still here.

Two bright red tulips blooming outside beside a small garden bed near a building. — Spring tulips blooming outside, a quiet reminder of the colorful touches Sineidin loved.

A Quiet Arrival in Lubec

About 7 years ago, Sineidin quietly arrived in Lubec to her South Lubec home. Shortly after her arrival, she went to the Lubec Elementary School and introduced herself to the Principal, Tina Wormell. Sineidin offered her talents as a violinist and violin instructor. Tina accepted Sineidin’s gracious offer. Tina is an officer of Lubec’s Post 65 Women’s Auxiliary. Sineidin soon became an active member of the Auxiliary.

Sineidin spoke little of her past. We knew she had lived in California and was an attorney in the past. She had gone to a raucous Stones concert in California and had something to do with the Olympics. And played violin. Right away, we knew she liked butterflies. On her cars, jacket, everywhere.

Printed photograph of Sineidin smiling while holding a violin during a musical performance. — A favorite photograph of Sineidin playing violin, displayed during the memorial gathering.

Music, Butterflies, and Community

Sineidin fit right into our community. Quiet, friendly, outgoing, she joined right in. The library, the Legion, playing at Lubec Brewing, at parades and community suppers. She joined a local string group of violins, mandolins, banjo, guitar, flute, harmonica. This group played at her Memorial Service on Saturday. An accomplished violin player, Sineidin gave lessons to young and old. Sineidin was also a writer who loved to cook, the spicier, the better.

Local musicians gathered in a circle playing violins, guitars, flute, mandolin, and other instruments during Sineidin’s memorial service at American Legion Post 65. — Friends and fellow musicians played together at the Legion Hall in memory of Sineidin and her love of music.

The Legion parking lot was overfull when I arrived after 4 on Saturday afternoon. A memorial table was set up in the front of the Legion Hall. The tables were filled with Sineidin’s friends. The Women’s Auxiliary had the hall walls and tables brightly decorated with colorful butterflies of all sizes. Buffet tables were set up with casseroles and salads leading to outstanding desserts. Some of the dishes were from Sineidin’s cookbook. My favorite was a creatively decorated 3-layer cake that Morgan made. Of course, throughout, the hall bar was open, with many congregating there to chat.

Lubec at Its Best

About 15 musicians played their string instruments, accompanied by flute and harmonica. Great entertainment and a fine way to remember Sineidin. The Lubec community coming together at its best.

Decorated denim jacket with colorful butterfly and bird designs displayed at Sineidin’s memorial service. — Sineidin’s spirit filled the hall through music, memories, butterflies, and the community she quietly became part of over the years.