Lydia Ann Preston

Edmunds Township – Lydia Ann Preston, 52, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 with her family by her side at a Bangor hospital. Lydia was born in Lubec on June 17, 1956, the daughter of Hardy and Ruth (Laslie) Preston. She spent her early years in Dennysville, graduating from Shead High School in 1974. Lydia served her country in the U.S. Army. Following her military service, Lydia’s work took her to Washington, California and Alaska. In later years, she moved back to Dennysville where she bought a home near her family. Lydia was predeceased by her father, Hardy R. Preston; and her two brothers, Stephen D. Preston and Morris H. Preston. Surviving are her mother, Ruth E. Preston of Edmunds; three brothers, Calvin and wife Donna of Dennysville, Dennis and wife Gail of Edmunds, and George of Edmunds; a sister Juanita and husband Larry of Edmunds; a special nephew Morris Hardy R. Preston, who she lived with during her illness; and many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered by the many friends she made during her travels. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais & Eastport.


Memorials:
Donations in Lydia’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.


Cemetery:
Dennysville Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Dennysville, ME 04628 (map/driving directions)



Services:
2:00PM at Graveside on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009