DEXTER – Myrtle Knowles, 92, died Jan. 12, 2007, at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born May 13, 1914, in Exeter, a daughter of James and Charlotte (Howard) Seavey. She attended schools in Dexter and Corinna. She married John H. Knowles Sept. 24, 1932, and they lived in Corinna until 1938 when they bought their home in Dexter, where they resided for the rest of their lives. Myrtle worked at Snowflake Freezing Plant, Corinna; as a clerk in Koritsky’s Department Store and the Dexter United Store and then, as manager in 1969. She was manager of Reny’s Department Store, Dexter, until her retirement in 1986. She was a life member of the Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge, served as past noble grand, past district deputy and was awarded the Decoration of Chivalry. At the time of her death, Myrtle was a member of the Cleora Rebekah Lodge, Corinna, Rebekah Past Noble Grands Club, a life member of Chiquita Temple Pythian Sisters, a member of Dexter United Methodist Church and the Shirley B. Carter Post Auxiliary No. 4298. Myrtle was past president of the Golden Age Club, honorary member of the Dexter Sunshine Club, a member and Past Matron of Sunset Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She was predeceased by her husband, John, Dec. 22, 1988, and in addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by sisters, Amber Hutchins, Leona Brawn, Thelma Ackland and Barbara Sanders; brothers, Howard, Leon, Calvin, William and Myron Seavey. Myrtle is survived by one son, James and wife, Jacqueline, of Dexter; grandsons, Richard and wife, Pauline, of Searsport and David and wife, Roxanne, of Durham; great-grandchildren, Adam and Stephen of Akron, Ohio, Renee of Searsport, Kira and Kevin of Durham. At her request, there will be no viewing or services at this time. A graveside committal service will be scheduled in the spring, in the family lot at Corinna Center Cemetery with Pastor Lois Field officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may sign an online guest register at www.CrosbyNeal.com
MYRTLE (SEAVEY) KNOWLES
