Estelle R. Cassidy

CASSIDY, Estelle R. Of Peabody, MA & Sidney ME, died Sept. 10. Born in Augusta, ME, the daughter of the late Henry A. & Susan Ilda (Sawtelle) Cassidy. Sister of the late Helen Coonley. Estelle was a dedicated and much loved educator. After graduating from Farmington Normal School, Farmington, ME, she taught for several years in a one room school house outside of Augusta. Estelle spent 38 years teaching in the elementary school system of Needham, MA. Many of her former students made it a point to visit her over the years along with their children and grandchildren whom she also taught. Teaching was her life. She believed hers was the greatest job in the world teaching young children in the formative stages of their lives. Estelle was a world traveler who made many friends along the way. She was particularly fond of Denmark because of the strong, life long friendships she made there. Estelle was an accomplished impromptu pianist who played by ear and could be relied upon to enliven any gathering with music and song. She was also an avid bridge player & played frequently wherever she was. She retired and spent her winters in Florida with friends, and summers in Maine with family. "Stelle's" passion for life, adventure and love of music was only second to her adventures at "Bump Along Lane" in Sidney. At the cottage, friends and family from near and far were welcomed and a good time was always had by all. This terrific lady will be missed. She is survived by many cousins including Henry Bacon of Sidney, ME, Roy & Norma Bacon of Saugus, MA, Daniel J. Rice of Reisterstown, MD & Connie Rockwood of Groveland, MA. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., Oct. 4th at 1 p.m. at the Tiffany Hill Chapel in Sidney, ME. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Unrestricted Scholarship Fund in the name of Estelle Cassidy, University of ME, Farmington, ME 04938