RIPLEY – Nellie M. (Haseltine) Brasier, 83, died Nov. 17, 2010, at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born May 29, 1927, in Ripley, daughter of Fred and Bertha (Hoyt) Haseltine. She graduated from N.H. Fay High School, Dexter. Nellie was married for 53 years to the late Kenneth A. Brasier. She taught school as a substitute teacher in Ripley and worked at Baxter Canning Co., Dexter. Along with her husband, Kenneth, she owned and operated Grove Hill Greenhouse as well as Ken-Nel Gift Shop. She was a member of Ripley United Methodist Church, where she served as church organist for many years. She was an original member of Christmas Carol Club and Ripley Ladies Aid. Nellie was a member of Ripley Grange, Fay-Scott Band, and was a 4-H leader for many years. She enjoyed reading, crafting and camping with family and friends. She is survived by her children, Linda and husband, Richard Leavitt, Diana and husband, David McGlinchey, Daniel and wife, Tammy Brasier, Richard Brasier and companion, Goldie Chase, William Brasier and companion, Lisa Knight, and James Brasier and significant other, Sharon Nelson; 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by siblings, Dorothy, Vera, John, Mary, Linwood “Tim,” and Aletha; a daughter, Donna; a granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Nellie once wrote as part of a writing entitled, “Thoughts About Grandmothers”: “I hope my grandchildren will remember me as the kind of grandmother that my children remember.” Theirs…”Yes Mom, they certainly will. We all love you.” Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main St., Dexter. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Ripley United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Stephen Dean officiating. Burial will be at Ferndale Cemetery, Ripley. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in her memory to Ripley United Methodist Church, care of Mrs. Dorothy Hutchins, 258 Lane Road, Ripley, ME 04930. Those who wish may leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
NELLIE M. (HASELTINE) BRASIER
