PHYLLIS A. ‘NANA’ MATYSKIELA

CARMEL and BANGOR – Phyllis A. Matyskiela, 86, passed away March 1, 2012, at a Bangor health care facility after a long illness. She was born June 25, 1925, in Wellington, the daughter of Harry and Edna (Giggey) Dickinson.

Growing up Phyllis lived in several locations across central Maine and Bangor then, after marrying, moved to Enfield and Windsor, Conn., for 22 years before returning to Carmel. While in Windsor Locks, Conn., she sewed spacesuits for NASA. Phyllis devoted her life to her family and friends. She was a kind, compassionate, caring and generous woman, who always put the needs of others before her own. Phyllis was always a lady, very polite, cordial and gentle. She enjoyed time with family and friends, painting, drinking tea, playing cards and teaching younger generations how to play poker, dancing, music, long and scenic car rides, sewing, cooking, and keeping a spotless home.

Phyllis is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Henry of Carmel; her son, Michael; and her daughter, Dianne, both of Bangor; her granddaughter, Eliza and her significant other, Mark, of Newburgh; her grandson, Thomas Jr. of Bangor; her aunt and best friend, Marjorie and her husband, Bill Hutchins, of Carmel; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Steven, Arthur, Harley, Alma, Mabel and Lenna May. The family thanks Westgate Manor for all the care they provided during the final years of her life.

A graveside service will be held at a later date. Gifts in her memory may be sent to Westgate Manor Activity Fund, 750 Union St., Bangor, ME 04401 or Alzheimer’s Association, 383 U.S. Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at

www.BrookingsSmith.com.