BROOKLIN
Ethel Emma (Tapley) Howard Tandy, also known as Howie, age 86, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Island Nursing Home, Deer Isle.
Ethel was born August 24, 1926 in Bucksport to William R. and Velma (Hawes) Tapley. Ethel grew up in Brooksville with her four brothers, which we know helped give her the strength and spunk that she carried with her to the very end. At a young age she took on many jobs including barn chores, raking blueberries, and working in the fish factory. Eventually she cleaned cottages and waited tables. In 1944 she graduated from Brooksville High School and two years later married Richard Howard Jr and began her life as a homemaker, which she loved dearly. In 1957 the family (now with two daughters) settled in Brooklin. Ethel was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was well known as a hard worker in which she took great pride; working as cook, housekeeper, chauffeur and caregiver to many local, as well as summer residents. Most notable was the late Mr. E.B .White for whom she worked for over 12 yrs. She also collected donations for numerous charities, and was always ready to help those in need; whether in her own community or across the State. Ethel was also known for her kind smile, a positive attitude and her infectious giggle. She enjoyed yard sales, decorating, Sunday rides, reading the daily news and having lunch with friends and neighbors on Thursday’s. But most of all she loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by daughter Joanne H Preble Brewer and husband Andy of Canaan; step-sons, Glenn Tandy and wife Teresa of MA, Richard Tandy and wife Dee, and John Tandy and wife Donna both of NY; grandchildren, Elizabeth Day Nangle and husband Tim of Windham, Jessica Preble Landry and husband Derek of Waterville, and Andrew J Preble of NY; eight step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; Sydney of Windham, Julian and Keira of Waterville; brother Robert Tapley and wife Marilyn of Penobscot; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 yrs. Richard Howard Jr, and her husband of 12 yrs. John (Jack) Tandy; daughter Donna (Howard) Day; and brothers, Billy, John, and Paul Tapley.
Special thanks to the kind and caring staff at Island Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be held October 20th at the Brooksville Town House, 1 Townhouse Rd, Brooksville at 1pm.
Contributions in Ethel’s memory may be made to Island Nursing Home, c/o the Activities Department, 587 N Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle, 04627, or Eastern Maine Charities, P O Box 931, Bangor 04402, or American Heart Association, 51 US Highway 1, Suite M, Scarborough 04074.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 141 South St. Blue Hill
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com