MILBRIDGE – Phyllis (Pinkham) Haskell, 87, passed away April 25, 2013, at an Ellsworth hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was born June 26, 1925, in Steuben, the daughter of the late Elmer and Selena (Thibeau) Pinkham.
She was an active member of Machias Valley Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She sold real estate and was an insurance agent in Machias, where she started Varney Insurance Agency. She also worked at Johnson’ Jewelry store for more than 16 years. She was married to the late William Davis and had one son, William Jr., who lives in Ellsworth with his wife, Patty. She then married the late Alfred Andrews, who passed away in 1995. They were married 50 years and had two sons, Alfred Russell and Bruce Andrews. In December 2007 she married Colon Haskell of Milbridge, who she met during her school days, some 73 years ago.
She is also survived by a granddaughter, Dianne; grandson, Timothy; two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Desirae; great-great-granddaughter, Olivia; brother, Arthur Pinkham of Bucks Harbor; and half sister, Josephine King of Belgrade.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at McClure Funeral Home, corner of Charles and Drisko Streets, Machias, with Pastor William Holmes officiating. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Milbridge. Condolences and memories may be shared with the Haskell family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Phyllis (Pinkham) Haskell
