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Kaye Bussell Obituary
Kaye was born in Harmony on Jan. 22, 1940, to Marshall and Neva (Frost) Folsom. She graduated from Harmony high School, class of 1958, and was always proud of being a Harmony Husky.
Kaye worked 35-plus years in the nursing field as a CNA and CRMA at Woodlawn Nursing Home, Redington Memorial Home and as a private health care nurse. She had a calling to take care of the elderly and truly enjoyed doing so.
Kaye was a skilled knitter. She made many hats, mittens, stockings, scarves, afghans and Christmas ornaments. Her children and grandchildren grew up with the benefit of having warm homemade items to wear in the winter. She also knit mittens for needy children locally and around the world through Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox donations.
Mom loved the outdoors; she tended her flower gardens from which she would make beautiful arrangements. She was a great berry picker, something she inherited from her mom which has been passed down through the generations. She also was a great wreath maker and enjoyed being in the woods gathering the boughs. She also enjoyed her vegetable garden from which she would make pickles, jams and jellies. We will miss Mom's homemade Christmas goodies.
Kaye is survived by her three daughters, Desiree Angles and husband Bill of Columbus, Ga., Debbie Moody and husband David of Cornville, and Diann Fuller and husband Sam of Mauk, Ga.; six grandchildren, Jeremy Waugh and friend Heather, Danielle Haney and husband Chris, Derek Irvine and wife Kathleen, Dee Irvine, Adam and friend Niki, and Niki Moody and fiancŽ Forrest; eight great-grandchildren, Keegan, Abbie, Austin, Anna, Brooke, Aaron, Louie and Kiera; one brother, Stanley Knowlton, of Harmony; three sisters, Winona Williams and husband Bob of Weston, twin sister Raye McGinley of Harmony and Gail McKenney and husband Carl of Skowhegan; and sister-in-law Electa Knowlton of Millinocket. She was Auntie Kaye to many nieces and nephews.
Kaye was predeceased by her parents; brothers Gerald and Elmer Knowlton; sister-in-law Muriel Knowlton; and brother-in-law Ronald McGinley.
The family would like to thank the staff at Cedar Ridge for the wonderful, heartfelt care given to Mom while she was there. She enjoyed her year at Cedar Ridge playing cards and bingo with her friends.
Services will be held Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m. at Libby Cemetery in Harmony, with Pastor Derek Irvine officiating.
At Mom's request, please make donations to the Harmony Ambulance, 37 North Road, Harmony, ME 04942, to help family members or friends in need.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, ME 04976.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kaye Bussell
Bonnie Fickett
June 13, 2011
I worked with Kaye at Woodlawn Nursing home in the late 70's & early 80's...she was a fantastic person and I still make her homemade coffee brandy from the recipe she gave me 30 yrs ago...R.I.P. Kaye..Godspeed to you...Bonnie Wacome Fickett
Betty Horton
June 13, 2011
Deseree, Debby & Diann,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, She was a sweet lady. I remember her infectious laugh, and the good tomes that my mom had with her. those were the good ole days, and I think of them often. Love, Betty Horton
Jane Keaten
June 13, 2011
All of Kayes Family,
My heart & prayers go out to all of you for your loss. Kaye was such a special lady. She was always smiling. She was such a great friend to my sister, Donna James. She will live forever in a lot of peoples hearts.
Janet Mayhew
June 9, 2011
I will never forget the twinkle in her eye as she smiled and giggled. She truly was a sweet woman who knew how to make sweets. Oh and boy how she could knit. My kids got more excited over Kay's mittens of many colors then they did over L.L Bean. I will never forget her smile when I told her I wanted more mittens made from scraps. She thought it was so funny but the kids knew what mittens were theirs in the pile of misfits at school. She got such a kick out of that. Lots of us will keep remembering Kay when we decorate our Christmas tree since she liked to make crafts for the craft fair that were so cute you had to have one or six.I could go on as she was such a special person but I will close by saying: So sorry for the loss of Kay but we all know where she is and that she is far better off on her new journey in her everlasting life. May you all have peace and enjoy your special memories and share more laughs and giggles then tears.
Lori Cushing
June 9, 2011
I didn't spend a lot of time with Kaye but she made me feel special years ago when she showed me the picture that I had colored for her. I didn't remember coloring it but she had saved and treasured that picture for years. She had a way of giving happiness to lots of people. The world could use more people like her.
Bernie Daley
June 8, 2011
Debbie and family, So sorry for the loss of your mom. For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. And yes you will miss her, but you have the promise of seeing her again.
Torey (White) Spencer
June 7, 2011
Dear Desi, Debbie,Diane and Families,
So sorry to hear of Kaye. I will never forget your Mom, her laugh and all the fun times we had @ Lakewood and Cedar Street. Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. Your lifetime friend,
Torey and family.
Roger and Judy Ricker
June 7, 2011
To the Family of Kaye
Was so sad to learn of Kaye's passing. Though it's been quite some time since we'd seen her, I can still remember her visits to Wellington years back and how easy it was to get a chuckle from most any conversation we had. She will be surely missed by all who knew her.
We wish to express our sincere condolences to all involved who knew her.
Denise Farmer
June 7, 2011
My biggest memory of Aunt Kaye is LAUGHING and I mean HYSTERICAL laughing! We had so much fun with her over the years - especially when my sister and I would go stay with her and the girls (the other three "D's").
Every time I go by Cedar Street the memories flood back and now they will with tears.
I also remember her forever-faithful correspondence with our family.
I'm sure she is up in heaven with my Mom having some more laughs!
Love, Denise
June 7, 2011
Gram you will be missed by all. We love you. rest in peace. Love always, Danielle Chris and Abbie.
Vaughn & Darlene Bussell
June 7, 2011
So many fond memories of Kaye. She could pick wild flowers and always put together some of the most beautiful arrangements. We had some really great times together when ever she and the girls came to visit Charlie & Leah, some good memories.
Karen Leach-Rackliff
June 7, 2011
Desiree and family, I am saddened to learn of your mother's death. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Love, Karen
Kel&Cari Hibbard
June 7, 2011
Beyond the Sunset oh Blissul Morning
When with Our Saviour, Heaven is Begun Earth's Toiling Ended,Oh Glorious Dawing
Beyond the Sunset When Day is Done.
Dear Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You All...In His Love
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