Obituary for Helen Hastings
CAMDEN……. Helen “Louise” Hastings, 95, died unexpectedly December 1, 2020. Born in Camden on March 6, 1925, she was the daughter of Leolar E and Aimie Parks Mank.
A member of the Eastern Star Chapter #201 for over 40 years, Louise was a supervisor at Tibbetts Industries, Camden, for 30 years. Following her move to Florida, she was a caregiver for 15 years. Needless to say, she was a people person! She loved having guests and feeding people. There was always enough food for anyone that dropped in. At Christmas, even when it became difficult to do so because of her age, Louise baked cookies and pumpkin breads!!
For many years, Louise and Buck enjoyed their camp on Moosehead Lake. It was a favorite gathering place for fellow camp owners on Saturday night. Always plenty of chicken wings and livers at “happy hour”. The more the merrier was Louise’s motto.
Not one to “sit still”, Louise was very proud that she was able to live alone and drive at 95 years of age. “Miss Daisy” drove other people to appointments, shopping, etc. She didn’t leave the house without her hair done, makeup on and smartly dressed. She enjoyed her weekly card games with Marion Mank, Dot Hibbert, Alice Boody, Esther Farmer and Carolyn Small. She crocheted and read constantly. Louise lived life to the fullest and always enjoyed having a good time wherever she went. A friend described her as “the youngest old person I know”. The isolation of COVID took its toll on Louise; she greatly missed being able to visit people and have people stop to visit her.
We will miss her!!
Surviving is her daughter, Gerry Lawler of Frisco, Texas, a grandson, Brian Hill and wife Jennifer of Ranger, Georgia, stepdaughter, Lisa Rediker of Swanville; sister-in-law, Frances Knight of Lincolnville; three nieces, Keta Martin, Janice Ogier and husband Robert, both of Camden and Joan Merriam of Rockland; four nephews, Wayne Morong and wife Caroline, Keryn Knight all of Camden, Jeffrey Mank and wife Hillary of South Hope and Glenn Knight of Lincolnville; and long-time special friend, Wanda Lassiter of Lakeland, Florida.
Louise was predeceased by daughter, Donna Dickey; husband. Stirling “Buck” Hastings, Jr., grandson, Shawn Lawler, sister, Ruth Morong, brothers, Richard and Ernest Mank, sister-in-law, Beverly Mank, sister-in-law, Marian Mank, brother-in-law Fred Morong, son-in-law, Harry Lawler; half brothers and sisters: Elwin, Sid, Ken and Virgil Mank, Evelyn Noyes, Marge Beverage, Raymond, Al and Catherine Gushee; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and valued friends.
Memorial gifts may be made to the P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, Maine 04856 or the charity of your choice.
The graveside service for Helen “Louise” Hastings, 95, who died on Dec. 1, 2020, will be held at 3pm, Friday, June 25, 2021 at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Susan Stonestreet officiating.
Following the service, there will be a reception at the American Legion Post #30, 91 Pearl Street, Camden.
A member of the Eastern Star Chapter #201 for over 40 years, Louise was a supervisor at Tibbetts Industries, Camden, for 30 years. Following her move to Florida, she was a caregiver for 15 years. Needless to say, she was a people person! She loved having guests and feeding people. There was always enough food for anyone that dropped in. At Christmas, even when it became difficult to do so because of her age, Louise baked cookies and pumpkin breads!!
For many years, Louise and Buck enjoyed their camp on Moosehead Lake. It was a favorite gathering place for fellow camp owners on Saturday night. Always plenty of chicken wings and livers at “happy hour”. The more the merrier was Louise’s motto.
Not one to “sit still”, Louise was very proud that she was able to live alone and drive at 95 years of age. “Miss Daisy” drove other people to appointments, shopping, etc. She didn’t leave the house without her hair done, makeup on and smartly dressed. She enjoyed her weekly card games with Marion Mank, Dot Hibbert, Alice Boody, Esther Farmer and Carolyn Small. She crocheted and read constantly. Louise lived life to the fullest and always enjoyed having a good time wherever she went. A friend described her as “the youngest old person I know”. The isolation of COVID took its toll on Louise; she greatly missed being able to visit people and have people stop to visit her.
We will miss her!!
Surviving is her daughter, Gerry Lawler of Frisco, Texas, a grandson, Brian Hill and wife Jennifer of Ranger, Georgia, stepdaughter, Lisa Rediker of Swanville; sister-in-law, Frances Knight of Lincolnville; three nieces, Keta Martin, Janice Ogier and husband Robert, both of Camden and Joan Merriam of Rockland; four nephews, Wayne Morong and wife Caroline, Keryn Knight all of Camden, Jeffrey Mank and wife Hillary of South Hope and Glenn Knight of Lincolnville; and long-time special friend, Wanda Lassiter of Lakeland, Florida.
Louise was predeceased by daughter, Donna Dickey; husband. Stirling “Buck” Hastings, Jr., grandson, Shawn Lawler, sister, Ruth Morong, brothers, Richard and Ernest Mank, sister-in-law, Beverly Mank, sister-in-law, Marian Mank, brother-in-law Fred Morong, son-in-law, Harry Lawler; half brothers and sisters: Elwin, Sid, Ken and Virgil Mank, Evelyn Noyes, Marge Beverage, Raymond, Al and Catherine Gushee; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and valued friends.
Memorial gifts may be made to the P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center, P.O. Box 707, Rockport, Maine 04856 or the charity of your choice.
The graveside service for Helen “Louise” Hastings, 95, who died on Dec. 1, 2020, will be held at 3pm, Friday, June 25, 2021 at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Susan Stonestreet officiating.
Following the service, there will be a reception at the American Legion Post #30, 91 Pearl Street, Camden.