Louise Etheridge

Passed away on July 7, 2008 of natural causes, with her family present. Leading a full life, Louise was an avid gardener, and the garden at the rear of the Amy Lowell House was named for her. Prior to retirement, Louise was in banking and also enjoyed her modeling and acting careers. Among the many films and TV shows made, her favorite were her roles in Spencer for Hire. In her retirement years, Louise enjoyed her elaborate garden and was a valued volunteer for two decades for John Kerry's campaigns. She considered the Senate staff her family, and she would go to the Senate office in 0 degree temperature with her walker in order to answer Senator Kerry's mail. Louise's favorite restaurant was Tia's on the Boston waterfront, where she made friends of the staff. Born in 1922 in Salem, MA, Louise lived most of her life in Boston. Louise was a member of the 1940 Class of Portsmouth High School and attended her 66th class reunion. She was employed as a telephone operator at Camp Langdon during W.W. II. Louise's husband, Richard Entwistle, a tail gunner on a B-24 in W.W. II, died in 1990 in the Bahamas. Her daughter reminisced: "My mother and father used to dance in jitterbug contests at Hampton Beach in the late 30's and early 40's". Many people feel that she brightened a room just by being there. Louise has left behind two daughters: Pamela Entwistle Keenliside of Atlanta and Richie Lee Wilson of Boston. Nieces and nephews include Phillip Carey, Bruce Carey, Lisa Carey, Debi Robinson, Mark Robinson, and Kim Robinson. She also left four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements handled by The Langone Funeral Home.