TREMONT – Jennette H. Varnum, 86, died Dec. 14, 2008, at Mount Desert Island Hospital. She was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Tremont, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Pomroy) Hamblen. Jennette was a lifetime member of Tremont Congregational Church, Ladies Auxiliary and she was known as the “May basket queen.” She was a past member of Pythian Sisters. Jennette is survived by her son, John Varnum and wife, Grace, of Tremont; two brothers, Everett Hamblen and wife, Pat, and Richard Hamblen; one sister, Elizabeth Parsons and husband, Alan, all of Tremont; and one grandson, Mark Varnum and wife, Kristina, of Newport. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Varnum Sr.; her daughter, Jane Varnum; and by four siblings, Leon and Edward Hamblen, Elva Rich and Lissie Melson. Jennette’s family thanks Dr. Haynes and the staff of Mount Desert Island Hospital for the excellent care she received. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Tremont Congregational Church. Private interment will be at Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor. Contributions in Jennette’s memory may be made to Tremont Congregational Church, care of Carol Farley, P.O. Box 6, Bernard, ME 04612. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
JENNETTE H. VARNUM
