Berla C Putney

Pembroke – Berla (Clark) Putney, 92, passed away peacefully July 9, 2008. She was born in West Pembroke on September 15, 1915, the daughter of the late Lelia and Benjamin Clark. Berla was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of the People’s Methodist Church, Lady’s Guild, and Rebecca Lodge. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed being with her family and helping others. Berla and Charlie enjoyed living on their salt water farm on Leighton’s Point where they had many happy memories. They enjoyed sharing their vegetables and fruits with family and friends. The family has fond memories of the wonderful clam bakes and picnics on the shore. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Charles, and son Orville; and several siblings. Berla is survived by her daughters, Lydia Johnson of Lake Worth, FL, and Barbara Ward of Blue Hill; grandson, Kevin Piper of Blue Hill; granddaughters, Brenda Horton of Surry and Karen Martin and her husband Toby of Milford; great-grandsons, Tabor Horton, Christopher Smith, Will and Sam Martin; sisters, Eleanor Hersey and her husband Aubrey, and Carolyn Dudley, both of Pembroke; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2008, at Clarkside Cemetery in Pembroke. Donations in Berla’s memory may be made to PAWS Humane Society, PO Box 182, Calais, ME 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.


Memorials:
Donations in Berla’s memory may be made to PAWS Humane Society, PO Box 182, Calais, ME 04619.


Cemetery:
Clarkside Cemetery
Pembroke, ME (map/driving directions)



Services:
1:00PM at Graveside on Saturday, July 12th, 2008