Starla M. (Anderson) Hendron, 55, died unexpectedly on March 8, 2017 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. She was the loving wife of George E. Hendron with whom she shared fifteen years of marriage. She was born on February 9, 1962 in Rockland and is the daughter of Walter A. Anderson and Nancy E. (Eugley) Smith. She was a graduate of Georges Valley High School in Thomaston and also received her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from Region 8 Vocational School and had worked for the Homestead in Owl's Head. Starla was employed most recently at Bowden Egg Farm as a delivery driver for the past 5 years and had worked as a custodian for the Miller School and for North End Composites. She also spent time in the Shipping and Receiving Department at Van Baalen’s in Rockland and enjoyed her job cooking at the former Brown Bag Restaurant. She was a devoted owner of three dogs, Tyson, Roxie and Axel and two cats, Clyde and Chester. Her pets loved her as much as she loved them. Starla was a good cook and enjoyed sharing what she made with her friends and family. Her generous spirit carried through to many areas of her life. Whether it was helping a friend in need or people she barely knew or a stray animal, it was a constant theme in her life. Spending time with her four year old granddaughter, Mylee was above all one of her favorite and most cherished things to do. She is survived by her husband George E. Hendron of Waldoboro, mother Nancy E. Smith & father Walter A. Anderson, both of Thomaston, son Peter Z. Anderson & companion, Samantha Stanley of Camden, step-sons George Hendron, Greg Hendron, and Andrew Hendron, sisters April E. Burch and husband Joseph of Owls Head, Heidi S. DeCourcey of Scarborough, and half-brothers Bradley Anderson and Matthew Anderson, her grandchildren Gavin Anderson and Mylee Anderson, step-grandson Stephen Sanford, Sister- in- laws, Dorothy Benner, Christine Starrett, Tina Sanborn and Essie Sanborn as well as a brother- in- law Will Hendron. She is also survived by nephews Gentry O. Burch of Dover, NH, McCabe W. Burch of Owls Head and niece Hannah R. DeCourcey of Portland along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A private graveside service will be held for Starla in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pope Memorial Humane Society, PO Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841 or Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.