Obituary of Elizabeth-E. Connor

->SEARSPORT - Elizabeth E. Connor, "A mother to all children," 78, passed on Aug. 8, 2012, in Searsport, with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Searsport, daughter of Clifton and Sadie (Bailey)Ward. Elizabeth was a loving and unselfish woman who always gave to others. She was an avid collector of many things and loved going to the flea markets to see her "family." She enjoyed spending time at the horse races and will always be remembered for her great love of the color pink.Elizabeth is survived by four children, Arnold Connor and wife, Dot, of Stockton Springs, Robert Connor and wife, Laura, of Searsport, Dottie Wellman and husband, Joe, of Frankfort and Marguerite Steeves and husband, Darol, of Searsport. She was a wonderful grandmother to nine grandchildren, Jessica and husband, Bobby, Joe Jr. and wife, Andrea, Missy and husband, Doug, Jason, Amanda and companion, Jeremy, Justin and wife, Jess, Tim Jr. and fiancee, Kasey, Casey and fiance, Shawn, and Chris and wife, Alisha; and 23 great-grandchildren. Elizabeth is also survived by six sisters, Marie Curtis, Phyllis Greenleaf, Theresa Connor, Marilyn Littlefield, Ethel Greenleaf and Hazel Harvey; two brothers, Kenneth and Douglas Ward; two sisters-in-law, Caroline and Winnie Ward; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth follows home her loving husband, Kenneth A. Connor; two brothers, George and Clifton Ward; grandson, Jason Connor; and son-in-law, Tim Daley Sr. A special thank you to Brandy and others from Waldo County Hospice for all the help you have provided to Elizabeth and the family during the past few months.At Elizabeth's request, there will be no visiting hours. Elizabeth will be laid to rest next to her husband, Kenneth, at a graveside service to be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Greenlawn Cemetery, Swanville, with Pastor David Larochelle officiating. Gifts in memory of Elizabeth may be sent to Sunshine Club for Children, attention Mrs. Betty Trimm, financial secretary, 433 Starlight Drive, Eddington, ME 04428. Arrangements under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Online condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.