GREAT CRANBERRY ISLAND – Louise B. Strandberg, 80, died July 1, 2013, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth. She was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Boston, daughter of Thomas P. and Susan B. (Borland) Brooks.
Louise grew up in Concord, Mass., attended Concord Academy and in 1955 she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education and a degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University. Louise belonged to Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church, and Great Cranberry Island Ladies Aid. She enjoyed gardening, helping out with local elections, and enjoyed the island life.
She is survived by her children, Nicholas Lobkowicz and wife, Marjorie, of Vinalhaven, Louisa Mead of Southwest Harbor, Thomas Lobkowicz and wife, Amanda, of Boulder City, Nev., and Gillian Lobkowicz of Granville, Ohio; stepchildren, Ted Strandberg of Gardnerville, Nev., and Victor Strandberg and wife, Susan, of Carson City, Nev.; grandchildren, Nicole Wasserman and husband, David, of New York City, Hope Leahy and husband, Timothy, of Portland, Ore., Dominik Lobkowicz and wife, Samantha, of Waldoboro, Sean Parady of Mount Desert, Tia Parady of Mount Desert, Henry Lobkowicz, John Lobkowicz and Thomas E. Lobkowicz all of Boulder City, Nev.; great-grandchild, Sol Olivia Wasserman of New York; and sister, Rosamond McDowell and husband, Putnam, of Westwood, Mass. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Carl Strandberg, in 2000; and brother, Thomas P. Brooks Jr., in 1945.
A time of remembrance will be announced at a later date. Contributions in Louise’s memory may be made to Great Cranberry Island Fire Department. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
Louise B. Strandberg
