LILLIAN BRENTON HANCOCK – Lillian Brenton, 55, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, with members of her family and friends at her side. Lillian was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a teacher. She laughed every day and always brought great joy to those around her. She was energetic, upbeat, and always smiling. Her enthusiasm and acceptance of other people’s differences was infectious. Lillian loved children. As a teacher she inspired her student’s confidence and interest. She worked for 18 years for Schoodic CSD in Sullivan. She loved her students and they loved her just as much. She will be greatly missed by her students, colleagues, friends and family. Lillian is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, David; their son David Jr. and his wife, Darlene, of Hancock; a daughter, Tammie and her fianc?, Jamie Scovil, of Ellsworth; a sister, Linda Emshoff of Connecticut; four grandchildren whom she truly loved, Hayley, Justin, Carlena and Joshua; several nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Debbie DeRaps (a friend of 42 years) and Bill Dove (a colleague and “Best Friend”). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory to the Lillian Brenton Scholarship fund. Contributions can be made to Mountain View School, 542 Bert Gray Road, Sullivan, Maine 04664. Checks should be made out to Mountain View School and indicate that it go to the Lillian Brenton Scholarship Fund. A remembrance of Lillian’s life will take place 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at Mountain View School. Friends and family are invited to speak on Lillian’s behalf. LILLIAN BRENTON Lilly’s Laughter When I was young, and just a child, And running around like a wild, I always felt the need to smile, When I heard Lilly’s laughter. Now that I’m older, at this school, And winds of autumn feel too cool, Sometimes I still act like a fool, When I hear Lilly’s laughter. And when my spirits drop, or fall, I hear that happy, heart-felt call, So gently coming down the hall, Of our dear Lilly’s laughter. In times of hardship we all might, Be overburdened, losing sight, But still I know we’ll be all right, When I hear Lilly’s laughter. And I know that she must stay And keep our worries at bay, We’ll never let her fade away… Now we’ve heard Lilly’s laughter. Written by one of Lilly’s former students
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