Obituary for Hattie E. Piper (Nevells)
Blue Hill
Hattie E. Piper, 97, peacefully passed away at Blue Hill Hospital, April 23, 2022, with her daughters at her bedside. She was born in Blue Hill, April 15, 1925, the daughter of Ernest E. and L. May (Robertson) Nevells.
Hattie attended schools in Blue Hill graduating from George Stevens Academy in 1943. She traveled to Beverly, MA where she lived with her sister, Nellie and worked at the Beverly High School. While in Beverly, she married her life partner, Kendrick S. Piper in 1943. She traveled with her husband for a few years residing at military bases. They returned to Blue Hill and moved into Hattie’s grandparents’ house and raised their family.
Hattie attended the First Baptist Church in Blue Hill and was a member of Harborview Ladies Club. She enjoyed embroidery and other needle crafts. She also liked being outdoors watching for robins and her gardens. She will be missed, especially for her homemade fudge.
She is survived by her daughters, Chris Lamb of Brooksville and Nancy Bates and husband Donnie of Blue Hill; grandchildren, Wendy Dow and husband CJ of Brooksville, Mathieu Leach of Bethel, Dawn Bates-Nason and husband Rick of Blue Hill; great-grandchildren, Bode and Evan Leach of Bethel, Zack Dow of Brooksville, Dylan Nason and partner Deanna of Penobscot and Blake Nason of Blue Hill; brother-in-law, Thomas Piper of Clermont, FL; sister-in-law, Gail O’gilvie of Kittery; nephews, Virgil Wood of Millinocket, Edwin Wood of CT, and Peter and wife Judy Nevells of Eastbrook; nieces, Elaine Wardwell of Windsor, and Sherri Nevells of Eastbrook; other family members, Carol and her children and Kelsey and her children; many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Kendrick S. Piper; sisters, Nellie, and Eleanor Wood; brothers, Phillip, Paul and Aaron Nevells; sons-in-law, Kerry Leach and James Lamb.
A memorial service will be held May 14, 2022, at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church, Blue Hill. Kendrick and Hattie will be laid to rest at a private service in Mountainview Cemetery, Blue Hill.
Contributions in Hattie’s memory may be made to the Blue Hill Fire Dept., 65 Water St. Blue Hill 04614
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth www.jordanfernald.com
Hattie E. Piper, 97, peacefully passed away at Blue Hill Hospital, April 23, 2022, with her daughters at her bedside. She was born in Blue Hill, April 15, 1925, the daughter of Ernest E. and L. May (Robertson) Nevells.
Hattie attended schools in Blue Hill graduating from George Stevens Academy in 1943. She traveled to Beverly, MA where she lived with her sister, Nellie and worked at the Beverly High School. While in Beverly, she married her life partner, Kendrick S. Piper in 1943. She traveled with her husband for a few years residing at military bases. They returned to Blue Hill and moved into Hattie’s grandparents’ house and raised their family.
Hattie attended the First Baptist Church in Blue Hill and was a member of Harborview Ladies Club. She enjoyed embroidery and other needle crafts. She also liked being outdoors watching for robins and her gardens. She will be missed, especially for her homemade fudge.
She is survived by her daughters, Chris Lamb of Brooksville and Nancy Bates and husband Donnie of Blue Hill; grandchildren, Wendy Dow and husband CJ of Brooksville, Mathieu Leach of Bethel, Dawn Bates-Nason and husband Rick of Blue Hill; great-grandchildren, Bode and Evan Leach of Bethel, Zack Dow of Brooksville, Dylan Nason and partner Deanna of Penobscot and Blake Nason of Blue Hill; brother-in-law, Thomas Piper of Clermont, FL; sister-in-law, Gail O’gilvie of Kittery; nephews, Virgil Wood of Millinocket, Edwin Wood of CT, and Peter and wife Judy Nevells of Eastbrook; nieces, Elaine Wardwell of Windsor, and Sherri Nevells of Eastbrook; other family members, Carol and her children and Kelsey and her children; many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Kendrick S. Piper; sisters, Nellie, and Eleanor Wood; brothers, Phillip, Paul and Aaron Nevells; sons-in-law, Kerry Leach and James Lamb.
A memorial service will be held May 14, 2022, at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church, Blue Hill. Kendrick and Hattie will be laid to rest at a private service in Mountainview Cemetery, Blue Hill.
Contributions in Hattie’s memory may be made to the Blue Hill Fire Dept., 65 Water St. Blue Hill 04614
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth www.jordanfernald.com