BLUE HILL – Phyllis Louise Rackliffe, 86, died Nov. 30, 2010, at Penobscot Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Blue Hill, the daughter of Wendell L. and Frances L. (Taber) Grindle. She, along with her family, owned and operated Rackliffe Pottery for 40 years. Phyllis enjoyed sewing and quilting, as well as traveling and camping. She was the matriarch of the family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandson. She was a member of Eastern Star Irene Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Philip of Blue Hill; sons, Dennis Rackliffe and wife, Margaret, and David Rackliffe and wife, Joan, both of Blue Hill; daughter, Sheryl Whitmore and husband, Jonathan, of Auburn; grandchildren, Dana Rackliffe and wife, Kristen, Susan Keenan and husband, Scott, Erik Whitmore and wife, Katherine, Bruce Whitmore and wife, Maureen, David P. Rackliffe, Jody Rackliffe, Molly Judkins and husband, David, Amy Curtis and husband, Clint, and Catherine Kidney; great-grandchildren, Caitlin Knight and husband, Jedidiah, Jonathan Edward Whitmore, Boden and Madison Whitmore, Jacob and Abbie Keenan, Ethan, Jarod and Olivia Rackliffe, Deena, Holly, Lily and Chloe Judkins, and Hilda and Howard Curtis; great-great-grandson, Chase Knight; brothers, Wendell Grindle Jr. and wife, Marlene, of Bucksport and Robert T. Grindle and wife, Vivian, of Blue Hill; sister, Jane Anderson and husband, James, of Surry; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Jordan-Fernald, 141 South St., Blue Hill, with the Rev. Rob McCall officiating. Contributions in Phyllis’ memory may be made to George Stevens Academy, care of the gym fund, 23 Union St., Blue Hill, ME 04614. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
PHYLLIS LOUISE RACKLIFFE
