EASTON – Lois J. Ladner, 78, made her final trip Aug. 19, 2011; she was tired and wanted to go home. Lois was born Nov. 2, 1932, in Fort Fairfield, the daughter of Adonis and Mamie (Morrison) Ladner.
Lois graduated from Easton High School in 1950 and then from Bob Jones University, with a degree in home economics in 1954. She received her master’s degree from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Lois was a teacher for many years in Derry, N.H. She then became the home economics coordinator for the city of Nashua, N.H., with four schools under her supervision. Lois was involved in many areas of ministry, including teaching Sunday school, doing Bible studies, directing vacation Bible schools and speaking at several Christian women’s groups. If you couldn’t find her in Easton, you could find her at her other favorite spot – her camp at Rumney Bible Conference, that she purchased in 1964. She spent many wonderful summers there, being active in many of the camp’s activities. Her love of traveling took her overseas 25 times, the latest trips being, China, in 2006 and Wales, in 2007.
Her surviving family are many, including her sister, Elizabeth Martin; a nephew, Von Perry, both of Easton; great-nieces, Tori Morefield and Amy Lowery; great-nephews, Justin, Andrew and A.J. Perry; seven great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, many cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; and a nephew, the Rev Steven Perry.
Relatives and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at Easton Wesleyan Church, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, with the Rev. Rob McDowell, Pastor Vaughn Martin and the Rev. Larry Sullivan officiating. Interment will be at Estes Park Cemetery, Easton. Gifts in her memory may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, P.O. Box 28, Mars Hill, ME 04758. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Online condolences may be made at
www.duncan-graves.com.