Obituary of May L. Small

May L. Small, 96, died February 26, 2010 at a local health care facility. She was born in Swanville, July 29, 1913 the daughter of Charles & Leona (Lenfest) Small. May worked for many years as a stitcher at the Belfast pants factory, and after their closing she traveled daily to Van Balen’s in Rockland until her retirement. She loved hunting and camping with her husband Ephraim and their family. In her later years having breakfast downtown and visiting the local shops filled her time. She was pre deceased by her husband of 50 years Ephraim; a son David; a brother Herbert; infant sister Carrie; two infant brothers. Surviving May are her son & daughter-in–law Richard & Phyllis Small of Searsport; a sister, Gladys Waterman of MA; five grandchildren: Kevin, Barry, Allan, James, Betsey; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; an aunt; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm . Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14th @ 10:00 am with Pastor Rick Lambert officiating. Friends are invited to make memorial contributions to a charity of their choice in May’s memory.