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, daughter of Richmond and Alvie (Colson) Kierstead. Evelyn held many positions throughout her life, including several years in Westfield as town clerk and postmaster. She had previously worked in Presque Isle in 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. Evelyn was a lifelong member of Maine granges, including those in both Presque Isle and Castine. For many years she was a member of the Rebekahs. Evelyn 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. She is survived by 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. Friends are invited to a celebration of life service 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Burial will be in the spring in the family lot at Oak Hill Cemetery, Winterport. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 24 Second 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., Framingham, MA 01701 or to 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. For online condolences, visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.
EVELYN KIERSTEAD SNELL
