Louise Elsie (Cavannah) Humphrey, 85, of Marblehead, passed away in Marblehead on April 23, 2013. She was the wife of the late Norman M. Humphrey with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Beverly, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Gerisch) Cavannah. She was raised in the Ryal Side neighborhood and graduated from Beverly High School. She moved to Marblehead when she married in 1952 and has lived ever since in the house they built together. Louise held various jobs throughout the years, starting as an office clerk at United Shoe Machinery in Beverly. She then devoted her time to being a mother and homemaker. When the children were grown, she enjoyed working part time sewing and machine knitting for both Margarettas and Betsys in Marblehead. She was an active member and treasurer of the S.O.S. Club of the Old North Church in Marblehead. Louise enjoyed laughing with family and friends, spending summers in East Wakefield, NH, country and line dancing, playing Michigan Kitty with the Clubbers, knitting, sewing, crafts of all kinds, and shopping in search of bargains. She is survived by her children, Dana N. Humphrey and his wife Barbara of Palmyra, ME, and Diane L. Conradi and her husband Scott of Madison, SD; her sister-in-law, Doris Cavannah; her nephew, Robert Cavannah; and her niece, Bette Jacques. She was the sister of the late John Cavannah. A funeral service was held at the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead on Saturday, April 27 at 11AM. Interment followed in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. Relatives and friends were invited. Visiting hours were held on Friday from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louises memory to the Old North Church Memorial Fund, 8 Stacey Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. Please visit the online guestbook at www.eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com
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I was so sad to hear of Aunt Louise's passing. I will always smile when I think of her. I remember all the laughter at the Christmas Dinners when David and Abby were young and living in Berwick Maine. She was such a wonderful lady. I love the photos. Glad to hear Diane and Dana are doing well. Love, Gail Cavannah
Gail Cavannah
June 2, 2013
We will miss you. Wish I was able to spend more time with you. You were a warm and fun auntie to be around. See you in Heaven someday we love you Auntie Louise.
David Cavannah
May 16, 2013
May the memories of Louise's love help to ease your sorrows. She will be missed as well as Norman at LFR.
Jim & Jean Di Giovanni
May 1, 2013
Our summer line dance group in East Wakefield, NH, enjoyed having Louise with us for so many years (and having Norman sometimes dance with us and other times patiently wait for his bride until our dance sessions was finished); one of our fondest comments: Louise ALWAYS knew all the steps to all the dances!!! She even taught us some new dances!! A truly lovely lady (and a very special gentleman), they are and will be missed. Our sympathy to the family.
Dianne Bishop
April 26, 2013
We hope that all of you have the great memories that we have of both Louise and Norman.
Pat & John Kuech
April 26, 2013
My sympathy to you all. My husband and I taught line dancing in Wakefield,N.H. and your folks joined us throughout the summer. Such dear people.
Sincerely, Charlotte Mee
April 26, 2013
Louise was an inspiration to all who met her. She will be remembered fondly for her spirit, her smile, her boundless energy, and her willingness to be involved wherever she was needed. So grateful for having the chance to know her, and to delight in watching her swing that golf club! May her family be comforted by the memories born of the love she gave throughout her life.
Jackie Domaingue
Lake Forest Resort,NH & Ormond Beach, FL
April 26, 2013
From Green gate country dancing to Lake Forest camping and golfing, Betty and I have always been grateful to have known Louise and Norman. Good times we shared will be remembered. Paul & Betty Corbeil
April 25, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Diane & Jim Garland
April 25, 2013
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