HOWLAND – Lewisey E. Ireland, 95, passed peacefully to our Lord, Jan. 5, 2004, at Colonial Healthcare Facility in Lincoln. She was born April 7, 1908, in Woodville, the daughter of Howard and Alice (Beatham) Ireland. Lewisey lived in Woodville, Chester, Seboeis and Howland during her lifetime. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 45 years, Loren E. Ireland; as well as seven sisters and a brother. She was a member of the Howland Methodist Church, where she was known as the biscuit lady, and was very active in many church functions as long as she was able. She was a member of the WSCS of the church, was a 50-year member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was also involved with the Meals for ME program. She was known as a very kind, loving and special person and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving daughter, Ruby A. King and her husband, Leeman, of Howland; her grandchildren, who sadly miss her already, Gary King of Howland, Michael King and friend, Laura, of Howland; Timothy King and his wife, Andrea, of Cape Canaveral, Fla., Dale King and friend, Pam, of West Enfield, Stuart King and fianc‚e, Dianne, of Edinburg, Jill King and fianc‚, Tom, of Howland, and Wendy King and friend, Tom, of West Enfield; nine great-grandchildren, Dawn, Nathan, Chris, Felicia, Cassie, Lauren, Christy, Jamie and Jeremy; a great-great-grandchild, Mac-Kenzie King; as well as many nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Emma Jean Cook officiating. Spring interment will be in South Chester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Lincoln Lakes Regional Dialysis Fund, P.O. Box 328, Lincoln, ME 04457. For an online register book, please go to www.clayfuneralhome.com.
LEWISEY E. IRELAND
