Agnes C. Schieber

Agnes C. Schieber, age 100, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Acton, Massachusetts. The daughter of Rose (Char) Mau and Raymond Mau, she was born on November 6, 1925, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised with her six siblings. Despite living through the Depression years, Agnes recalled fond memories of her family life and the abundance of mangoes from the tree that grew in their front yard.

Agnes attended Roosevelt High School on Oahu, where she formed close friendships that lasted throughout her life, including two of her friends who still live in Honolulu today. Her high school years coincided with World War II and she recalled seeing the smoke from the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and later being excused from classes to help harvest pineapples after the US entered the war. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1943 and returned to Honolulu many times in the ensuing years to attend her high school reunions.

As a young adult, Agnes moved to the mainland to live with her sister Laura and brother-in-law Cliff in Boston. She worked in retail before attending Boston University, where she earned a degree in Interior Design in 1952. While in Boston, she met William H. Chin. They married and made their home on Long Island, New York, where they raised four children: David, Westley, Laurel, and Andrea.

Agnes was deeply involved in her church and local community on Long Island. She was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Huntington, where she served as a deaconess and church school registrar. She was active in the Women’s Fellowship and valued the many friendships she made there. Agnes also enjoyed serving as a Cub Scout den mother and a Brownie leader.

She was a member and eventually president of the Long Island Chinese Circle, a nonprofit women’s organization dedicated to celebrating Chinese culture.

Agnes earned a teaching certificate from Hofstra University and spent time as a teacher at Noah’s Ark Nursery School, work she found meaningful and rewarding.

Her husband William died in 1989. Agnes continued her community and church activities, joining the church’s newly formed bell choir, and enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed participating in many of the activities offered at the Senior Center, including quilting, basketry, tai chi and, in a return to her roots, hula dancing with other transplanted Hawaii-born friends.

In 1995 Agnes married Leonard Schieber, whom she met through the church, and they lived on Long Island for many years before moving to Florida. After Leonard’s death in 2018 Agnes moved north to Acton, Massachusetts to be closer to her family. She gained quite a reputation in her senior community as a candid and entertaining commentator during group activities, though she was well-liked by all for her kind spirit.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; five siblings; her first husband, William; and her second husband, Leonard. She is survived by her sister, Millie; her children David, Westley, Laurel, and Andrea; her grandchildren Jon, Abby, Gabrielle, Ben (and his wife, Anokhee), and Carolyn; her great-granddaughter, Seja; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, many of whom still live in Honolulu.

Agnes will be remembered for her commitment to family, church and community, and the many friendships she formed over a long and full life. A memorial service with her family is planned for Honolulu later this year.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 347 King St., Littleton, MA 01460. 978-486-3709