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LEVANT - Greta E. Chesley, 85, of 25A Birchbrook Lane in Levant, entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home after a lengthy illness, on Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Frederick and Madeline (Hagan) Anthoensen. Greta graduated from Falmouth High School in 1948, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colby College in 1952. Greta accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of 20. From that point on it was her passion to live for Christ and to serve Him.
She was married to William L. Chesley on May 9, 1953, and had 62 years together. She was a faithful, loving wife and mother. Greta and her husband, Bill, served as missionaries in Alaska from 1980 – 1997 with Outreach to Russia under Arctic Missions, later Interact Ministries. The Russian ministry continued on until 2010 with Credo Ministries, a mission founded by the Chesley's to help support Russian Churches. They moved to Levant from Westminster, Colo., in May 2014. Greta was a member of Hermon Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; a daughter Joanna Enjaian of Simpsonville, S.C., three sons Christian Chesley of Anacortes, Wash., Andrew Chesley of Levant, and William P. Chesley of Cantwell, Alaska. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 Rt. 2, Hermon, at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015, with the Rev. Garnett Chute officiating. Committal services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, 9 Waites Landing Rd., Falmouth at 11 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2015. Condolences to the family may be expressed at
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G Jenkins
July 13, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Praying for Greta and thinking of your family during this difficult time.
susan leighton-Brown
July 13, 2015
Dear mr. chesley, andy, dolly, joanna, chris and wim, my deepest sympathies go out to you all during this difficult time. my prayers and thoughts and wishes that your memories can pull you through this time of grieving.
lois barter
July 13, 2015
Greta was a very dear friend to me. I was blessed with Bill's and her visits when they were in Falmouth through the years. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Bill.
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