DEXTER – Ethel (McFarland) Reeks, 78, died unexpectedly Sept. 10, 2005, at Maryville Healthcare and Rehab Center in Tennessee. She was born March 13, 1927, in Corinna, a daughter of Norris and Orilla (Knowles) McFarland. Ethel attended Corinna Union Academy and schools in Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband, Reginald, Dec. 29, 1999. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Adella McFarland, Dorothy McFarland, Marion McFarland, Inez McFarland White, Ella McFarland Alley; mother-in-law, Hazel Reeks; and brother-in-law, Leonard Reeks. Ethel is survived by a son, Donald and wife, Marie, of Levant; two daughters, Sheila Reeks O’Brien and husband, Kevin, of Biloxi, Miss., Regina Reeks Utter and husband, Ronald, of Madisonville, Tenn.; a brother, Fred McFarland of Corinna; and a sister, Grace Larsen and husband, Spencer, of Newport; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews in Newport, Plymouth, Waterville, Fairfield, Augusta, Litchfield and Presque Isle; and a nephew in California; as well as great- nieces and great-nephews. She will be remembered by a special niece and husband, Debra and Greg Lovley of Newport; as well as a dear friend, who was like a sister, Marilyn Wintle of Dexter. There were also many camping friends at Penobscot Valley Campgrounds, with whom Ethel and Reggie enjoyed being with for many days of fun and games. As Ethel has passed away out of state, a graveside committal service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter at a later date. Ethel’s daughter Sheila and family have recently survived Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Miss., but have lost their home and belongings. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ethel, the family asks that donations be made to assist her daughter’s family. Donations may be mailed to the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 61 Main St., Dexter, ME 04930 or may also be mailed or dropped off at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport, ME 04953.
ETHEL M. REEKS
