JONESPORT – Grace Emma (Alley) Caler, 84, died unexpectedly June 25, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1927, in Jonesport, the daughter of the late Jason and Evelyn (Merchant) Alley.
She was a 41-year member of American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Narraguagus Post No. 8, Cherryfield. She also enjoyed playing Beano, taking care of others children, as well as being a loving mother and grandmother to her own family.
She is survived by her two daughters, Betty and husband, Millard Crowley, and Linda and husband, Lyman Crowley; four grandchildren, Jason, Shelley, Aura and Cody; five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Roland and wife, Pat; a sister, Idella Mills; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Alley; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Erwin L. Caler; an infant son, Darrell; a brother, Morrill; and two infant sisters.
Visiting hours will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at McClure Funeral Home, corner of Charles and Drisko streets, Machias. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Greenwood Cemetery, Jonesport. Arrangements are in care of McClure Family Funeral Services, Machias and Lubec. Condolences and memories may be shared with the Caler family by visiting their book of memories at
www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.