Avis de décès de Virginia-L. Lewis - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

EASTPORT - Virginia Rose Littlefield Lewis, 92, went quietly Aug. 4, 2010, in the company of her family and friends at home. Ginny was born May 3, 1918, in Bristol, N.H. She attended Bristol, N.H., schools and graduated in 1941 from Plymouth (N.H.) Normal School, formerly State College. She met John Stanley Lewis of Eastport, N.H., while he was stationed in Massachusetts. They were married Aug. 2, 1943, in Eastport. She, John, young John and Wende moved in February 1947, to Eastport, which she considered home for the remainder of her life. Ginny taught school for 30 years, 28 years at the Eastport schools. After retiring in 1979, she continued as a substitute teacher at area schools for several years. She was a member of Literary Round Table; Maine Retired Teachers Association, now MEA; and the Republican Party. Ginny served as past president of Washington County Past Matrons & Past Patrons Association - Order of the Eastern Star and Eastport Teacher's Association. For many years, she hosted the visiting Navy ship commanders, and local and state dignitaries on her front lawn for the Fourth of July parade and the Shriners' marching units after the parade. She loved flowers and plants, giving educational guidance to the young children of her family, friends and caregivers, and choosing recipes to cook. Her later years were spent taking care of her cats, reading, running her home and supporting Republican candidates during elections. At age 90, she published a cookbook of her favorite personal and Eastport recipes. She is survived by her children, John of York, Wende Pottle and husband, Scotty, of Perry, and Robert and his wife, Patricia, of Eastport; her dear friend, Merrill Conti of Eastport; a niece, Shirley Littlefield of Bristol, N.H.; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five siblings, a grandchild; and her husband, John, who passed away in February 1953. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Mays Funeral Home, Flagg Chapel, 72 High St., Eastport. All who desire to celebrate Ginny's life are invited to attend a graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Hillside Cemetery, Eastport, with Deacon Lynn Rutledge officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ginny in a special way please make a donation to Community Health and Counseling Services Hospice, 86 Main St., Suite 2, Machias, ME 04654 or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuenralhome.com.