Anne Eustis

Anne Duncan Eustis PORTSMOUTH - Anne Duncan Eustis, 87, died peacefully Nov. 16, 2010, surrounded by her family. Born Anne Hall Duncan May 13, 1923, to parents Robert and Helen, she grew up in Cambridge, Mass. After graduating from Smith College she worked for the Red Cross in post-war Germany. Anne was a French teacher at Buckingham School before marrying Peter Eustis Oct. 19, 1947. Anne was devoted to her church and was the first female member of the vestry at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. She was active in all facets of church life, including the choir and serving as a lay reader. She also served for many years as a volunteer at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. She was known for her warmth, sense of humor, and passion for life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Mrs. Eustis was predeceased by her husband, Peter. She is survived by two sons, Frederic Augustus Eustis III of Westport, Mass., and Robert Duncan Eustis and his wife Deborah of Sudbury, Mass.; two daughters, Helen Eustis Ederer and husband David of Vero Beach, Fla., and Anne Eustis Hough and husband Herb of Brookline, Mass.; and four grandchildren, Elizabeth Hemenway Eustis, Lee Elliot Eustis, Charlotte Montgomery Hough, and Sarah Eustis Hough. A memorial service will be held at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Christopher's in Anne's memory. The family is deeply grateful to the many people who helped Anne, but especially to her care givers, Shelley Swindell, Wilma Bacon, Carmen Wells, Phyllis Gilmore, and Linda Hooker for their loving care of Anne. Online condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com.