PRESQUE ISLE and PENOBSCOT – Evelyn Colson Kierstead Snell, 96, wife of the late Floyd E. Snell, departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at Harbor Home, York Harbor. Evelyn was born Aug. 4, 1911, in Winterport, the daughter of Richmond and Alvie (Colson) Kierstead. Evelyn held many positions throughout her life, including several years in Westfield, as town clerk and as postmaster. She had previously worked in Presque Isle in the insurance and accounting agencies. Evelyn’s work career included assistant to the librarian at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, for many years. Evelyn led an active life of faith in the Baptist churches in Westfield, Blue Hill and Presque Isle, much of that time in leadership roles. Eve-lyn was a lifelong member of Maine granges, including those in both Presque Isle and Cas-tine. For many years she was a member of the Rebeccas. Eve-lyn was an avid reader, letter writer and encourager. She was devoted to family and friends. Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Judith Farley and her husband, Francis Farley, of Thomaston; two sons, Lawrence Snell and wife, Gail Snell, of Hampton, N.H., and The Rotonda, Fla., and Ronald Snell of Denver; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Austin Snell of Penobscot, wife of son, Roy, who predeceased her. Evelyn is survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service for Mrs. Snell will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Winterport. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, memorial fund, 24 2nd St., Presque Isle, ME 04769, Castine Grange No. 250, attention Betty Chatfield, 1667 Castine Road, Penobscot, ME 04476, the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Fram-ingham, MA 01701 or Westfield United Baptist Church, attention Phyllis Taylor, P.O. Box 174, Westfield, ME 04787. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York, is directing arrangements.
EVELYN COLSON KIERSTEAD SNELL
