MARS HILL – Jennie M. Twombly, 89, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at a Mars Hill nursing home. She was born Dec. 12, 1914, in Mars Hill, the daughter of James and Margaret (Swaim) Bell. Jennie was a former member of the Rebekahs. She was also an accomplished pianist. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Picard and her husband, Gene, of Mars Hill; a granddaughter, Kelley Wheeler and her husband, Gary, of Sidney; a sister-in-law, Mary Twombly, of Durham, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Basil, Jennie was predeceased by two brothers, Kenneth and Alfred. A private graveside service will be held in the spring at King’s Grove Cemetery. Those who wish may donate in Jennie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101-2406. Arrangements in care of Duncan Graves Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill.


