ETNA – Linnis M. Bushey, 62, died Sept. 16, 2010, at a Bangor hospital after a brief illness. Linnis was born Nov. 26, 1941, in Levant, the daughter of Alton and Marion (Nowell) Mayhew. She was educated in Levant schools. “Lynn” worked at Dexter Shoe, Newport, for 17 years. She loved working in her flower gardens, doing puzzles, going to yard sales, sewing quilts and making hats for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, George T. Bushey Sr.; their children, Thomas Bushey Jr. of Carmel, Robin and her husband, Joe McClain, of Biddeford, Kelley Bragg of Winslow, Brinda Bushey and Terry Hyson of Etna, Wendy Lawler and her husband, Mike, of Carmel, George Lawson of Etna, and Daryl Bushey Smith and Karyn of Carmel; 15 special grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Lynn loved her special companion, Mo-Mo, the dog. Friends and family may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Carmel, with the Rev. L. Vasha Piermont officiating. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes, please visit www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com.
LINNIS M. BUSHEY
