BENTON – Evelyn Buzzell Mayo, 97, Benton’s oldest citizen, died Friday, May 2, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Evelyn was born Aug. 20, 1910, in Abbot, daughter of James and Lillian (Bailey) Buzzell. Evelyn shared 78 devoted years of marriage with her husband, Oscar, who died March 2006. They spend their many years together living in Wilton, Surry, Wells and Benton. Evelyn and Oscar enjoyed spending their free time with family and friends in Eustis, hunting and fishing at the camp that they built, Shangri-La. Surviving are her son, Ave-rill “Ted” Mayo and his wife, Mary Ann, of Washburn; daughter, Janet Mayo Sylvester of Winslow; grandchildren, Linda Thompson and husband, Bill, of Hampstead, N.H., Amber Meadows of New Hampshire, Brett Mayo and his fiance, Diane, of Milton, N.H., Tammy Lavoie and husband, Mike, of Milan, N.H., Richard Sylvester and wife, Carol, of Kennebunk and Deborah Sylvester of Sarasota, Fla; nine grandchildren, Shawn, Nicole, Jason, Ryan, Darren, Erica, Erin, Noah and Azure; nine great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Oscar; her son-in-law, Harrison Sylvester; her grandson, Michael Sylvester; and three brothers. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Natalie, Doreen and Kim, as well as Health Reach Hospice caregivers for the wonderful, loving care that Evelyn received the last few months. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Methodist Church, School Street, Guilford. An internment will be held after in Abbot. Those who wish may contribute in Evelyn’s memory to Health Reach Hospice, 212 Main St., Waterville, ME 04910.
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