Maria Louise Aylward, 93, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Louise, as she was known, was born September 27, 1929, in Rumford, ME, daughter of the late, Henry C. and Maria (Drozniakiewics) Press. Louise married Edmund William Sr. on June 23, 1951. They celebrated 40 years together before Edmund preceded Louise in death on February 4, 1992. Louise graduated from Stevens High School in Rumford and later, after attending Bates College in Lewiston, ME, graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Louise was also a Registered Nurse. Louise is survived by her three sons: Bill (Christine) Aylward, Palm Beach, FL; Andrew (Barbara) Aylward, Colorado Springs, CO; and Richard (Amy) Aylward, Neenah, WI; seven grandchildren: Casey Anne Aylward, Caitlin Claire Aylward, Eleanor (David) Caitlin Innes, Donovan Cassidy Aylward, Andie Louise Aylward, Abbie Miriam Aylward and Audrie Marie Aylward.