A woman found her deceased mother’s rings at a Maine pawn shop. A funeral home worker has now been sentenced for theft.
SACO, Maine (AP) — A former funeral home worker has been sentenced to three months in prison for stealing and selling the wedding bands and engagement ring of a deceased 102-year-old woman.
Stuart Weston, 51, of Sanford, worked for Autumn Green Funeral Home in Alfred, Maine. Weston pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge and was sentenced Feb. 11, The Portland Press Herald reported.
In January 2021, Weston was in charge of the funeral arrangements for Laura Wood, but Wood’s daughter said the funeral home did not have any of her mother’s jewelry, WCSH-TV reported.
Sally Wood said she found the missing rings at a local pawn shop called Maine Gold and Silver in South Portland.
“By the grace of God they had the ring,” Wood said. “Unbelievable. I never thought I would see it again.”
Deputy Chief Corey Huntress of the Saco Police Department said that through the pawnshops’ security footage and records, they were able to identify Weston and file a warrant for his arrest.
According to police, the five rings stolen from Wood’s hands were returned to the family.
The attorney for Autumn Green Funeral Home said Weston had been fired.
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