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1913 - 2012
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Obituary for Beth Fisher Gardner

Ellsworth
Beth Fisher Gardner, 98, died January 21,2012 at an Ellsworth hospital. She was
born in Pembroke, October 7, 1913 the daughter of Carroll E. and Esther J.
(Wilder) Fisher.
She attended schools in Pembroke, Machias Teachers College and the University
of Maine in Orono. Beth married Ralph Allan Gardner, Jr., August 24, 1940. She
taught at Pembroke High School, was a substitute teacher in the Ellsworth school
system, and was assistant librarian at Ellsworth City Library. She was initiated into
the Eastern Star membership in 1956. Beth was a member of the Pennamaquan
Chapter #146, W.M. - W.P. from 1963-1964, Grand Representative. to Va. 1964-67, Grand
Chaplain 1981-82 of Maine, Associate Grand Cando 1982-83, Worthy Grand
Matron 1985~86, member of Adoption Committee of General Grand Chapter 2000- 2003, member of the Ellsworth Rainbow Assembly #9 Advisory Board, President
of the Ellsworth F ederation Women's Club and District President #8 of Maine
Federation of Women's Clubs. Beth enjoyed golf, horseback riding and traveling.
She is survived by her daughter, Arolyn Garrity and husband Larry of Otis;
grandchildren, Reid Garrity and wife Christine of Castine, Ryan Garrity and wife
Briana of Ellsworth; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Carter both of Ellsworth,
Charlotte of Castine; also many nieces and nephews She was predeceased by her
husband Allan, and sisters, Evelyn Fisher Sturke and Dorothy Fisher Whitney
Calling hours will be held 12:00-1:00, Thursday, January 26,2012 at Jordan-
Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth where a memorial service will be at 1 :00 with
Rev. Emily Taylor officiating.
Contributions may be made in Beth's memory to the Grand Chapter of Maine,
Permanent Heart Fund, Corley Anne Byras, Grand Secretary, P.O. Box 119, Bowdonham, ME 04008.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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