Maxine Broughton

Maxine Broughton of Ojai, California passed away on February 3, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 25, 1929 in Gardena, California to Roscoe Durrington and Jewel (Carter) Durrington.

Maxine’s top priorities were her faith, family and friends. She worked as an assistant physical therapist and was a talented musician who played the piano, organ and accordion. She loved the beach, mountains and any kind of travel. She was very active in her church and hosted weekly bible studies, gave rides to those in need and enjoyed reading to school children. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother and for her fearless approach to life, in addition to her great sense of humor.

Maxine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Anthony Broughton who she met square dancing in 1972; and sisters, Irene and Loise. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Sandy Goldstein and Cynthia Smith; son, Russell New (wife, Valda); as well as many other extended family and loving friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Chapel of the Hills at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home in Camarillo, California. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alz.org/donate (see link below).

...Family in the care of Erin Arteaga, Funeral Director