CHERRYFIELD – Lois H. Chandler, 75, unexpectedly departed this life to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Bangor. She was born July 27, 1934, in Howland, to the Rev. and Mrs. Harvey M. Howe. She was the valedictorian of Jonesport High School, Class of 1952. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, the Rev. Oscar R. Chandler; five children, Cheryl (Chandler) Davis and her husband, Peter, of Sandston, Va., the Rev. Leroy Chandler and his wife, Madeline, of Charlotte, N.C., Pauline (Chandler) Berger and her husband, the Rev. Brian Berger, of Fortuna, Calif., the Rev. Mark Chandler and his wife, Melanie, of Cherryfield, and the Rev. Timothy Chandler and his wife, Lana, of Greenfield, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary (Howe) Dame of Hudson, N.H., and Phyllis (Howe) Merchant of Addison; four brothers, Delmont Howe of Salisaw, Okla., the Rev. David Howe of Hudson, N.H., the Rev. Paul Howe of Nashua, N.H., and Jim Howe of San Mateo, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, Nathaniel, Kevin, Stephanie, Dewayne, Heidi, Shauna, Laura, Sarah, Zachary, Benjamin, Tiffany and Lindsey; seven great-grandchildren and one en route, as well as nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Harvey M. Howe; and her son, Ronald O. Chandler. As the devoted wife of her beloved husband, she was a faithful helpmeet, furthering his multi-faceted ministry. Her endless love for her husband, children and grandchildren was superseded only by her love for God. It seemed that she thought her hands were made exclusively for service to others, and this was her greatest joy. She was an avid multitasker and talented homemaker, not only in practical aspects, but focused on creating a peaceful and joyous atmosphere in the home. She enjoyed music, reading, poetry, birds, knitting, crocheting and sewing, creating a variety of apparel from infant layettes to wedding gowns, but she especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching videos of family events. She was an accomplished pianist, playing for family enjoyment as well as many church-related events, and, for the last four years, had enjoyed teaching her grandson, Benji, to play piano. She was a skilled writer of songs, poems, inspirational devotions, short stories, and church plays. She was known for cooking special treats for her entire family and friends. For many years, she cooked for hundreds of people at annual church camp meetings. In her youth, she was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Jonesport for 10 years, and continued to be actively involved in the work of the church throughout her life. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Manchester, N.H., which her husband pastured for 30 years. For the last five years, she had been a member of Cherryfield Pentecostal Church. She served as Ladies’ Auxiliary president of Central New England District of United Pentecostal Church for more than 20 years. Family and friends may pay their devotions to Lois 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Crossroads Apostolic Church, Hancock, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, with the Rev. David L. Howe officiating. A committal will be after at Wescogus Cemetery, Addison. Arrangements by Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, 215 Main St., Ellsworth. www.bragdonkelley.com
LOIS H. CHANDLER
