Obituary of Lucille E. Curtis

LUCILLE E. CURTIS, 65 of Jackson, passed away May 9th at Waldo County Hospital with her two sons by her side. Lucille was born February 20, 1945 in Monroe, the youngest child of Jefferson and Florence (Dodge) Eldridge of Jackson. She graduated from Morse High School and attended Beal College in Bangor. She has worked for SAD#3 as secretary for many principals at Mt. View High School for over 42 years. Lucille is survived by her two sons, Robert “Bob” Curtis and wife Kristi of Brooks; Richard “Rick” Curtis and wife Darci of Jackson; six grandchildren – the joys of her life – Alyssa, Megan, Robert “Bo”, Isabelle, Morgan and Ryan Curtis; also a special niece who she thought of as her daughter Lisa Larrabee. She is survived by two sisters, Beverly Ludden of Jackson, Shirley Chadbourne and husband Leonard of Palmyra; one brother, Robert Eldridge and wife Sharon of Jackson; and many nieces and nephews whom she helped through Mt. View whether it was advice, money for lunch, a ride now and then or a call to their parents. Lucille was an avid photographer and has a collection of thousands of photos of grandkids, and any events she attended. She loved to scrapbook and has many beautiful books put together. She also loved to crochet and knit for her grandkids, and just finished two large afghans for a nephew and nieces wedding. Lucille loved TV shows, especially present “Dancing with the Stars” each season. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, May 11th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. Graveside services for family only will be held on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucille’s memory to the Scholarship Fund, Mt. View High School, c/o Tanya Hubbard, 577 Mt. View Rd., Thorndike, ME 04986. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.