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Lila Bryant Obituary
She was born May 12, 1927, the ninth child of William Henry Raven and Naomi "Pearl" (Carmichael) Raven.
On March 11, 1945, she married Omar Wadsworth Bryant and together they raised 11 children on their farm in Knox. Omar passed away on June 24, 1975.
She loved spending time with family and friends, cooking, sewing, quilting and knitting. She was an active member of Knox Station Grange, Waldo County Extension, Ladies Auxilliary and Knox Golden Girls. She loved playing beano and was known all over Waldo County and beyond for her delicious "Lila's rolls" -- a staple for decades at Grange suppers.
Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Earl, Harold "Mike", Lawrence "Bug", Seth, William "Bubby" and Carl Raven; sisters Alfreda Moore and Edith Porter; and great-grandchildren Matthew and Michelle Reynolds.
Survivors include her brothers, Daniel, John "Jack", and Merle Raven; sisters Ethel Pattee, Fern Thompson, Mabel Larrabee, Ora "Judy" Porter and Minnie Raven; her children, Patricia and husband Greg Reid of Thorndike, Juanita and husband Randal Reynolds of Unity, William Bryant and wife Jackie of Knox, Thomas and wife Katie of West Bath, Edith and husband Roger Littlefield of Freedom, Raymond and wife Lucinda of Monroe, Eloise and husband Jay Elwell of Brooks, Dale Bryant and his wife Brenda of Knox, Gail and husband Barry Mitchell of Freedom, Russell and wife Kathy of Knox and Angela and husband John Cushman of Brooks; grandchildren Roland Reid, Scott Reid and fiancee Amanda Storman; Crystal Reid and fiancee Bill Albertson, Kevin and wife Debbie Reynolds, Pamela and husband William Edwards, Cheryl and husband Mark Crummett, Sarah Bryant, Jacob Bryant, Andrew and wife Carol Bryant, Lucas and wife Jolene Bryant, Benjamin and wife Rose Bryant, Nathan Bryant, Eric Bryant, Rachel and husband Robert Larrabee, Ronald and wife Barbara, Emily Littlefield, Gwen Littlefield, Kelsey and husband Brian Menard, Ashley Bryant, Lindsey Bryant, Monica and husband Aric Odone, Clinton Elwell, Calvin Elwell, Rebecca Bryant, Kayla Bryant, Jodi Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell, Trevor Bryant, Lydia Bryant, Amanda Cushman, Adam Cushman and another grandson due in about a month; great-grandchildren Heather and Joanna Reid, Alexander, Andrew and Shawn Bristol, Billy Albertson, Ian and Ainslee Reid, Natalie and Hannah Storman, Gilson Edwards, Damon and Taryn Crummett, Marissa and Britney Mitchell, Ethan and Riley Bryant, Diesel Bryant, Hannah Barrett, Samuel Bryant, Alia and Caleb Larrabee, Dominick Downer, Aryn and Russell Littlefield, Joshua and Brandon Suitor, John Downer, Briana Littlefield, Hannah Elwell, Logan and Brenna Odone; great-great-granddaughter Isabela Serrano; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Liz Sullivan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lila's memory may be made to Knox Station Grange, c/o Joyce Julian, 360 Brooks Road, Thorndike, ME 04986 or William and Pearl Raven Scholarship Fund, Mt. View Fund for Further Education, c/o Lucy Curtis, 577 Mt. View Road, Thorndike, ME 04986.
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Memories and Condolences
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Crystal Reid
March 4, 2008
Many childhood memories come from spending time at Grammy's house. Her favorite Atari game was break through. She would always say "shee-hit, shee-hit" when it wasn't going her way. She had a wonderful sense of humor. If I had the hick-ups she'd tease and embarrass me by saying think of your boyfriend. It always got rid of them. She would laugh at Rollie and Russell pretending to be Roscoe and Enus from the Dukes of Hazzard. She didn't think Angie needed any more holes in her head when she wanted pierced ears but then Grammy got hers done. One of my favorite Christmas gifts was her knitted mittens. There are so many great memories. I will miss her dearly but will not forget those wonderful times together.
Mom
March 2, 2008
Mom at the Eye Doctor's in Portland
March 2, 2008
High School Graduation Photo
March 2, 2008
Roy Bradeen
March 2, 2008
Roy Bradeen
Juanita Reynolds
March 2, 2008
It doesn't seem possible that she's actually gone. I will miss her.
Carleine Bishop
March 2, 2008
Lila was a great comfort to my Mother in her later years. I always appreciated her willingness to do for others, her cheerful ways and her sense of humor...she certainly lightened many a moment for me. I will miss her.
Carleine
Larry & Audrey Pottle
February 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Billie (Bradeen) MacLean
February 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with my grandma, Ethel, and all of the many Raven/Bryant families. Lila will be greatly missed.
Sherry Vashon
February 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I recently had the pleasure of talking with her at a wedding in Knox she was a wonderful lady and a pleasure to talk with.
Janet Dickey
February 18, 2008
So sorry to hear about Lilas` passing.we went to school at F.A .together and i always considered her a good friend. thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lisa Madden
February 18, 2008
For Tom and Katie Bryant,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies go out to you and your entire family.
Thinking of you all,
Lisa
Jane McCorrison Allen
February 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I recently (at Marleen and Warren Spauldings Anniversary party) enjoyed talking with Lila. I am glad I had that opportunity. I am the late Georgia Boulter McCorrison's daughter - Jane McCorrison Allen
Joyce Thompson
February 18, 2008
My sympathy to each and every family member. Lila was a very nice person who liked talking to all she knew. She was so blessed with such a large family.
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