Obituary of Elizabeth E. Connor

ELIZABETH E. CONNOR, "A mother to all children", 78, passed on August 8th in Searsport with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born December 2, 1933 in Searsport, daughter of Clifton and Sadie (Bailey) Ward. Elizabeth was a loving and unselfish woman who always gave to others. She was an avid collector of many things and loved going to the flea markets to see her 'family'. She enjoyed spending time at the horse races and will always be remembered for her great love of the color pink. Elizabeth is survived by four children, Arnold Connor and wife Dot of Stockton Springs, Robert Connor and wife Laura of Searsport, Dottie Wellman and husband Joe of Frankfort, Marguerite Steeves and husband Darol of Searsport. She was a wonderful grandmother to nine grandchildren, Jessica and husband Bobby, Joe Jr and wife Andrea, Missy and husband Doug, Jason, Amanda and companion Jeremy, Justin and wife Jess, Tim Jr. and fiance Kasey, Casey and fiance Shawn, Chris and wife Alisha; 23 great grandchildren. Elizabeth was also survived by six sisters, Marie Curtis, Phyllis Greenleaf, Theresa Connor, Marilyn Littlefield, Ethel Greenleaf and Hazel Harvey; two brothers, Kenneth and Douglas Ward; two sisters-in-law, Caroline and Winnie Ward and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth follows home her loving husband Kenneth A. Connor, two brothers, George and Clifton Ward, grandson Jason Connor and son-in-law Tim Daley Sr. A special thank you to Brandy and others from Waldo County Hospice for all the help you have provided to Elizabeth and the family over the past few months. At Elizabeth's request, there will be no visiting hours. Elizabeth will be laid to rest next to her husband, Kenneth, at a graveside service to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 14th at Greenlawn Cemetery in Swanville with Pastor David Larochelle officiating. Gifts in memory of Elizabeth may be sent to The Sunshine Club for Children, Attention Mrs. Betty Trimm, Financial Secretary, 433 Starlight Drive, Eddington, ME 04428. Arrangements under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. On-line condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.