Obituary for Marjorie A Ramsdell (Openshaw)
Harrington - Marjorie A. (Openshaw) Ramsdell passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Marjorie was born September 1, 1938 in Jonesport, Maine. She is the beloved daughter of John Russell Openshaw and Delia (Smith) Openshaw-Wilkes. She attended her early years of education in Jonesport before moving to Columbia, and graduated from Harrington High School in 1956. She then attended the Chamberlain School of Retailing in Boston. Marjorie’s favorite at-home pastimes included sewing, cooking, genealogy and gardening. She loved music, and will always be remembered for her love and talent for dancing particularly to the jitterbug with her husband, Everett. She had a passion for vacationing, particularly to Alaska. However, her hometown of Jonesport and Beals always remained close to her heart and will always be her treasured roots. Business-wise, following the tragic death of her mother, Marjorie re-opened and operated Delia's Branch Grocery in Columbia.
Marjorie is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Everett L. Ramsdell; two children -Kathy and Wade Greene of Columbia, Laurel and Jason Carroll of Columbia and “the apple of her eye” -Alex and Jannell Shaw of Hermon, and their sons Ryan and Brandon; grandchildren Everett Carroll of Harrington, Colby Carroll of Hutto, TX, Morgan and husband Barry Curtis of Cherryfield, Marion Butler and husband Jim of Winterport ; sisters-in-law -Lillian Shaw of Harrington, Gloria Flaherty of Addison, Marion Plummer and husband Mike of Harrington; one aunt, Eleanor Libby of Beals; several cousins; and many nieces and nephews that she adored, that have been amazingly devoted during her illness. Special mention of neighbors and lifetime friends Bob and Helene Hammond, her loving and devoted caretaker of the past six years Dee Howard, along with Lacey Kalloch, Holly Archer, Nancy Burgess and all the amazing staff at Beacon Hospice.
Marjorie was predeceased by her mother Delia Openshaw-Wilkes, father John Russell Openshaw; Step father Gordan Wilkes; mother-in-law Flora Ramsdell, and father-in-law Andrew Ramsdell; brothers-in-law- Andrew Ramsdell, Jr., Raymond Shaw, Jr., Stanley Flaherty; sisters-in-law Violet LeMay and husband John, Rosemarie Palmer, and Joyce Woodward.
Those who wish to honor Marjorie’s memory may make a donation to The Delia Openshaw-Wilkes Scholarship Fund in care of Machias Savings Bank, 357 US Highway 1, Columbia, ME or dropped off at the Columbia branch location. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 1:00 at the Harrington Baptist Church followed by a gathering at the Columbia Town Hall. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.
Marjorie was born September 1, 1938 in Jonesport, Maine. She is the beloved daughter of John Russell Openshaw and Delia (Smith) Openshaw-Wilkes. She attended her early years of education in Jonesport before moving to Columbia, and graduated from Harrington High School in 1956. She then attended the Chamberlain School of Retailing in Boston. Marjorie’s favorite at-home pastimes included sewing, cooking, genealogy and gardening. She loved music, and will always be remembered for her love and talent for dancing particularly to the jitterbug with her husband, Everett. She had a passion for vacationing, particularly to Alaska. However, her hometown of Jonesport and Beals always remained close to her heart and will always be her treasured roots. Business-wise, following the tragic death of her mother, Marjorie re-opened and operated Delia's Branch Grocery in Columbia.
Marjorie is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Everett L. Ramsdell; two children -Kathy and Wade Greene of Columbia, Laurel and Jason Carroll of Columbia and “the apple of her eye” -Alex and Jannell Shaw of Hermon, and their sons Ryan and Brandon; grandchildren Everett Carroll of Harrington, Colby Carroll of Hutto, TX, Morgan and husband Barry Curtis of Cherryfield, Marion Butler and husband Jim of Winterport ; sisters-in-law -Lillian Shaw of Harrington, Gloria Flaherty of Addison, Marion Plummer and husband Mike of Harrington; one aunt, Eleanor Libby of Beals; several cousins; and many nieces and nephews that she adored, that have been amazingly devoted during her illness. Special mention of neighbors and lifetime friends Bob and Helene Hammond, her loving and devoted caretaker of the past six years Dee Howard, along with Lacey Kalloch, Holly Archer, Nancy Burgess and all the amazing staff at Beacon Hospice.
Marjorie was predeceased by her mother Delia Openshaw-Wilkes, father John Russell Openshaw; Step father Gordan Wilkes; mother-in-law Flora Ramsdell, and father-in-law Andrew Ramsdell; brothers-in-law- Andrew Ramsdell, Jr., Raymond Shaw, Jr., Stanley Flaherty; sisters-in-law Violet LeMay and husband John, Rosemarie Palmer, and Joyce Woodward.
Those who wish to honor Marjorie’s memory may make a donation to The Delia Openshaw-Wilkes Scholarship Fund in care of Machias Savings Bank, 357 US Highway 1, Columbia, ME or dropped off at the Columbia branch location. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 17th, at 1:00 at the Harrington Baptist Church followed by a gathering at the Columbia Town Hall. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mcclurefamilyfuneral.com.