READFIELD - Gladys L. 'Nana' Cushing, 87, of Readfield died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care at Gray Birch, in Augusta. She was born in Enfield, Mass., on July 25, 1921, the daughter of Omar and Mabel (Richardson) Downing. She grew up in Enfield and Amherst and eventually graduated from high school in Amherst. She married Lawrence Cushing and they lived in several places, including Utah, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and, eventually, Maine. When her children were young, Gladys helped with the Brownies and Cub Scouts, which she enjoyed very much. She raised her children and had a hand in raising many of the children in the neighborhood. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also a member of Readfield Grange 217. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence; her son, Roger E. Cushing; and her three sisters, Evelyn Lynch, Muriel Ames and Ruth Callahan. She is survived by her sons, Patrick Cushing, of Mount Dora, Fla., and Lawrence C. Cushing Jr., of Readfield; her daughter, Muriel A. Cushing, of Readfield; her special friend and adopted son, John Pottle; along with 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. A celebration of her life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Readfield Corner Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com