1950 – 2015

AUBURN — Cheryl T. Minott (Cheri), 65, of Durham died Monday, June 8, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on March, 11, 1950, in Portland to parents Ivan and Lola (Thissell) Traver. She graduated from Portland High School.

She made a career working for the postal service until she became disabled due to an injury.

She was an avid gardener and reader.

Cheri is survived by her soul mate of 27 years, Gary “Papa” Greco; one son, John P. Minott of Seneca, S.C.; one daughter, Heather Tompkins and her husband, Terry; two granddaughters, Casandra Greco and Gabriella Tompkins; one stepgrandson, Jonathan Tompkins, all of Poland; a stepdaughter, Michelle Harrison, her husband, Todd, and their son, Cole, of Durham; and her many adopted children.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brother; and her sister.

The family would like to give a special thanks “to all the people who supported us through this difficult time, and the incredible staff at the Hospice House.”

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