Julia Evelyn Rogers Reeves, 100
WINDHAM -- Julia Evelyn Rogers Reeves, 100, of Windham, passed away on Nov. 29, 2010, at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland after being a resident there for almost five years. She passed peacefully with her family present who deeply loved and admired her.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1910, in Windham. She was the daughter of Linwood A. Rogers and Alice Pride Rogers. She was educated in Windham schools. The lower grades were at the old brick school, where it later became the Windham Town Office and is presently the Windham Historical Society. She graduated from Windham High School, now the Windham Town Office, in 1928.
After graduation, she married Walter Clifton Reeves. They had a daughter, Betty May, born in Windham. In 1931, they moved to Bridgewater, Mass., where Clifton had a teaching position in Industrial Arts at the junior high school for 11 years. A son, Roger Clifton, was born in Brockton, Mass. While living there she made many dear friends. Since moving back to Windham in 1942, she has lived at 458 Gray Rd., until she moved to assisted living.
Julia was a wonderful homemaker and marvelous cook. She was a member of the Windham Friends Meeting House, The Friendly Helpers church group and a charter member of the Crossroads Garden Club. She was also a member of the Windham Historical Society, who now owns her house at 458 Gray Rd., now called the October House and the Windham High School Alumni Association. She was always active in group and town events.
Julia was predeceased by her husband in 1999; and a grandson, Raymond Davis in 1987.
A recent celebration of her 100th birthday was held on Oct. 10, 2010, with many relatives and friends attending. At Julia's request there will be no visiting hours. A funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, 374 Gray Rd., Windham. Burial will follow at the Friends Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland for their dedicated care of Julia and all the caring residents.
Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Dec. 1, 2010
WINDHAM -- Julia Evelyn Rogers Reeves, 100, of Windham, passed away on Nov. 29, 2010, at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland after being a resident there for almost five years. She passed peacefully with her family present who deeply loved and admired her.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1910, in Windham. She was the daughter of Linwood A. Rogers and Alice Pride Rogers. She was educated in Windham schools. The lower grades were at the old brick school, where it later became the Windham Town Office and is presently the Windham Historical Society. She graduated from Windham High School, now the Windham Town Office, in 1928.
After graduation, she married Walter Clifton Reeves. They had a daughter, Betty May, born in Windham. In 1931, they moved to Bridgewater, Mass., where Clifton had a teaching position in Industrial Arts at the junior high school for 11 years. A son, Roger Clifton, was born in Brockton, Mass. While living there she made many dear friends. Since moving back to Windham in 1942, she has lived at 458 Gray Rd., until she moved to assisted living.
Julia was a wonderful homemaker and marvelous cook. She was a member of the Windham Friends Meeting House, The Friendly Helpers church group and a charter member of the Crossroads Garden Club. She was also a member of the Windham Historical Society, who now owns her house at 458 Gray Rd., now called the October House and the Windham High School Alumni Association. She was always active in group and town events.
Julia was predeceased by her husband in 1999; and a grandson, Raymond Davis in 1987.
A recent celebration of her 100th birthday was held on Oct. 10, 2010, with many relatives and friends attending. At Julia's request there will be no visiting hours. A funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, 374 Gray Rd., Windham. Burial will follow at the Friends Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland for their dedicated care of Julia and all the caring residents.
Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Dec. 1, 2010
Julia Evelyn Rogers Reeves, 100
WINDHAM -- Julia Evelyn Rogers Reeves, 100, of Windham, passed away on Nov. 29, 2010, at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland after being a resident there for almost five years. She passed peacefully with her family present who deeply loved and admired her.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1910, in Windham. She was the daughter of Linwood A. Rogers and Alice Pride Rogers. She was educated in Windham schools. The lower grades were at the old brick school, where it later became the Windham Town Office and is presently the Windham Historical Society. She graduated from Windham High School, now the Windham Town Office, in 1928.
After graduation, she married Walter Clifton Reeves. They had a daughter, Betty May, born in Windham. In 1931, they moved to Bridgewater, Mass., where Clifton had a teaching position in Industrial Arts at the junior high school for 11 years. A son, Roger Clifton, was born in Brockton, Mass. While living there she made many dear friends. Since moving back to Windham in 1942, she has lived at 458 Gray Rd., until she moved to assisted living.
Julia was a wonderful homemaker and marvelous cook. She was a member of the Windham Friends Meeting House, The Friendly Helpers church group and a charter member of the Crossroads Garden Club. She was also a member of the Windham Historical Society, who now owns her house at 458 Gray Rd., now called the October House and the Windham High School Alumni Association. She was always active in group and town events.
Julia was predeceased by her husband in 1999; and a grandson, Raymond Davis in 1987.
A recent celebration of her 100th birthday was held on Oct. 10, 2010, with many relatives and friends attending. At Julia's request there will be no visiting hours. A funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, 374 Gray Rd., Windham. Burial will follow at the Friends Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland for their dedicated care of Julia and all the caring residents.
Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Dec. 1, 2010
WINDHAM -- Julia Evelyn Rogers Reeves, 100, of Windham, passed away on Nov. 29, 2010, at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland after being a resident there for almost five years. She passed peacefully with her family present who deeply loved and admired her.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1910, in Windham. She was the daughter of Linwood A. Rogers and Alice Pride Rogers. She was educated in Windham schools. The lower grades were at the old brick school, where it later became the Windham Town Office and is presently the Windham Historical Society. She graduated from Windham High School, now the Windham Town Office, in 1928.
After graduation, she married Walter Clifton Reeves. They had a daughter, Betty May, born in Windham. In 1931, they moved to Bridgewater, Mass., where Clifton had a teaching position in Industrial Arts at the junior high school for 11 years. A son, Roger Clifton, was born in Brockton, Mass. While living there she made many dear friends. Since moving back to Windham in 1942, she has lived at 458 Gray Rd., until she moved to assisted living.
Julia was a wonderful homemaker and marvelous cook. She was a member of the Windham Friends Meeting House, The Friendly Helpers church group and a charter member of the Crossroads Garden Club. She was also a member of the Windham Historical Society, who now owns her house at 458 Gray Rd., now called the October House and the Windham High School Alumni Association. She was always active in group and town events.
Julia was predeceased by her husband in 1999; and a grandson, Raymond Davis in 1987.
A recent celebration of her 100th birthday was held on Oct. 10, 2010, with many relatives and friends attending. At Julia's request there will be no visiting hours. A funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, 374 Gray Rd., Windham. Burial will follow at the Friends Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Birchwoods Assisted Living in Portland for their dedicated care of Julia and all the caring residents.
Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Dec. 1, 2010
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