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BORN
1921
DIED
2014
Pearl Wilder Obituary
Pearl worked at New Hampshire Ball Bearing in Peterborough for more than 30 years. She donated more than 100 pints of blood to the Red Cross. She worked hard to provide for her family. As often as possible she would take flowers or baked goods to local senior citizens. After retiring from the NHBB she cared for her sick husband and, after his death, tirelessly maintained their home and property.
She enjoyed crocheting, walking, cross-stitching, gardening, and reading, especially in her later years. She is missed greatly, but those who miss her rejoice knowing she is no longer suffering.
A private memorial service for her will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Hancock County Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, Maine 04402-0931.
Her favorite, Psalm 23; The Lord is my Shepherd…
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike Wozmak
August 16, 2014
I remember Pearl and Vernon when I was a little kid. My grandfather (Bill Dolan) used to bring me when he visited them, I think it was on Sand Hill Road. They would get talking about woodworking and Pearl would entertain us kids. She was so nice to us and always knew when to rescue us from Vern's shop when it started to get boring for us. Given that the others passed so long ago I'm glad to know that Pearl enjoyed a long life. She is an important part of my memories of Peterborough, in what I at least, call the old days.
August 8, 2014
Sylvia, I was thinking of you and your mother just yesterday, remembering how she made me feel so welcome in your home. My most sincere condolences to you and the family.
Linda Blanchard Oja
Floyd Wakefield
August 7, 2014
Knew and worked with Pearl for 25 plus years at NHBB. She was one of the finest ladies I have known -never shared her problems but helped and cared for others always. God will love to have her in His home.
Pearl relaxing with Lydia, her special friend.
Pat Neff
August 7, 2014
My husband, Tom, met Pearl taking one of his daily walks and sensed she and I would become friends. Tom's suggestion resulted in a cherished 14 year friendship. Pearl and I were soon visiting MacDowell Dam where she would say, “It's like church out here.” There we'd sit on a bench and she would tell me things I'll never forget. Gaining her trust was an honor. Her work ethic and stamina even at age 90 were inspirational. She'd mow her big lawn, get down on hands and knees to pull weeds. Out on her woodlot she'd gather bundles of kindling for her wood burning kitchen stove. I tried to help when she stacked firewood only to have her rearrange every piece, her way. She would come to my home when I was gardening and suggest I do it another way. Again she was right as I was soon, by habit, doing it her way. As Pearl often said, “That's the way it [was].” R.I.P. Pearl Wilder and know you did good.
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