Obituary of Edith Jackson Verrill

EDITH V. JACKSON VERRILL, 90 of Searsport, died May 1, 2011 at a Belfast hospital. She was born March 11, 1921 in Searsport, the daughter of Clifford and Winifred (Fredericks) Jackson. After graduating from Searsport High School, she worked in Boston while living with her sister Hazel. Upon returning to Searsport, she worked many years for her brother Clifford and later in life as a caregiver to numerous friends and relatives. Edith enjoyed being outside taking long walks, working in her yard and feeding the birds. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Verrill, who died in 1972 and her four brothers, Warren “Skipper” Jackson, Clifford Jackson, Alton Jackson and Harrison “Bunny” Jackson; her two sisters, Hazel Greenlaw and Mildred Hahn; a niece Dorothy Zito and two nephews, Earle Jackson and Harrison Hahn. She is survived by her five nieces, Charlene Read, Hazel Pendleton of Belfast; Patty Clark of Searsport; Judy Choate of Wellsville, NY; Jackie Jackson of East Hampton, CT; her three nephews, Eugene “Biff” Greenlaw of Stockton Springs, Edwin “Bing” Greenlaw of Thorndike and Richard Jackson of Searsport; as well as special grand-nephew Edwin “Buddy” Greenlaw III and many grand-nephews and great-nieces; special life-long friend Dr. Ellen Fuller and dear friends Jennifer Rich, Chuck and Lila Sheefel and Wayne Hamilton all of Searsport; and her wonderful friends and staff at Tall Pines who enriched the last year of her life. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A graveside service will be held at the Gordon Cemetery in Searsport on May 21st at 1:30 p.m. Per her wishes, there will be no visiting hours. Those who wish may make a contribution in her memory to the Stockton Springs Community Church Steeple Fund, PO Box 391, Stockton Springs, ME 04981. Arrangements are under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. On-line condolences may be offered at www.ripostafh.com.