Abigail Klein Albair, 43, of Windham, ME passed away on July 28, 2023 after a brief illness. She graduated from Greely High School in Cumberland, ME, and then attended Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY, eventually graduating from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in social work. Most recently, Abby was working for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services as a child protective services caseworker. She worked tirelessly on behalf of the children in her caseload.
Always a free spirit, Abby had an energy and a laugh that could light up a room. She loved her crafts projects, her dogs and guinea pigs, and her ever-expanding flower garden. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and family.
Abby leaves behind the love of her life, Patrick Handlon, and children, Ari and Patrick; a sister, Rachel Klein-Ash, and brother-in-law, James Ash of Milton, MA and children, Elly and Bennett; her mother- and father-in-law, Deb and Tom Handlon of Raymond, ME; brother- and sister-in-law, Tom and Amy Handlon of Lewiston, ME and children, Abby and Ryan; brother- and sister-in-law, Joe and Amy Handlon of Raymond, ME and children, Dylan and Mason; and a host of other much-loved relatives. Abby was predeceased by her parents, Lyndall and Stephen Klein, and the child who first made her a mom, Isaiah Williams Albair.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 11am at Temple Beth El Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.