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Elin Bennett Obituary
She was a graduate of Waitsfield High School in Vermont and Becker College in Massachusetts. Elin had been Executive Secretary to Vermont Governors Deane C. Davis and Richard A. Snelling and Secretary to Congressman Richard W. Mallary. In Maine she was Administrative Assistant to many Administrators at Down East Community Hospital in Machias. Elin was an avid gardener and an accomplished artist, painting in oil and watercolors. She loved to ride horses, owning her own Tennessee Walker for many years. She enjoyed mountain hiking with her husband and their dogs, and sometimes with her formidable cat "Mountain Laurel." Traveling extensively, they particularly enjoyed Prince Edward Island in Canada each summer. Attending various churches, she was a quiet, sincere witness to God's Grace and Salvation. She enjoyed the Grange and Rebekahs.
In addition to her husband, Elin is survived by her brother, Richard A. Barton Sr. and his wife, Bonita Rae, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; nephew, Richard A. Barton Jr. and his wife, Sarah, of Milton, Vt.; niece, Jo Ellen Marie Barton of Barnet, Vt.; dear aunt, Doris Conger Lemnah of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and several cousins.
A graveside service, to be announced by McClure Family Funeral Services, Machias and Lubec, is planned for Maine later in the spring. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
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Alicia Hack
March 24, 2014
Charlie, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Elin.
I'll treasure the friendship we had when she was in Anderson Place last year.
Please know that I'm thinking of you .
Alicia Hack
Penny Hebert
March 21, 2014
So sad to hear about Elin. Our family had such a wonderful time visiting with her a few years ago. Looking at pictures and talking about the Barton genealogy. She was a wonderful lady. Love & Prayers to you from our family.
March 15, 2014
Chuck: I knew Elin when I worked at NMMC in Fort Kent as Executive Secretary. We met through a society of secretaries of the Maine Hospital Association. She was such an awesome person, always positive and a bright light in my day. She always talked so much about you and her pets and how important they were in her life. I have not had contact with her in the last few years but my deepest sympathies to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Belanger
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Ralph Ackley
March 14, 2014
Charlie,
Know that Amy and Adrianna and I are continually keeping you in our prayers and in our thoughts as you miss this precious dear lady God brought into your life. You have been wonderfully enriched by having her as long as you did. We know she is healed and with Jesus now. Nobody can ever fill the hole in your heart like she did. He carved it out esp. for her. May the God of all comfort be with you forever.
Peace and Grace!
Ralph
March 12, 2014
Dear Chuck,
We were so surprised and saddened to hear of Elin's passing; this is a great loss indeed. May God's grace and promises prove sufficient for you.
with love and prayers,
Len and Priscilla Dorman
Julie Tuell
March 12, 2014
I spent many years with Elin at DECH, and enjoyed every one. We stayed in touch after her retirement, and I will always value her friendship. She will be thought of fondly and often. My thoughts are with all of her family at this time.
March 11, 2014
I really enjoyed the time that I got to spend with Elin.She is know in Gods hands,no more suffering,no more pain.God Bless you.
Kelly Stevens
March 11, 2014
I knew Elin as a co-worker and friend at DECH back in the 1980's. One of my favorite memories of all time is December 24, 1984, 7:42 PM, after the birth of my beautiful son. I was very hungry after 16 hours of labor and when I came back to my room I discovered a large plate of homemade chocolate chip cookies that Elin had left for me. Those cookies tasted like a little bit of heaven! Rest in peace Elin, you were a wonderful lady and good friend.
Mark and Nancy
March 11, 2014
Dear Mr. Bennett, our hearts are heavy. You were so lucky to have found your true love, and to have had so many good years with her. Let Elin's light shine in you evermore.
Donna Hawkins
March 11, 2014
May God's love comfort you, Chuck, and may the memories of your dear, sweet Elin bring you joy until you are reunited in eternity. ~Paul and Donna Hawkins
March 11, 2014
May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide a measure of comfort to you until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5
March 11, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ed and Evelyn Randall
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