Adele E. McFarland, 78 years young, was called to join her husband Frank on Aug. 1, surrounded by her loving family. Adele was born on Jan. 14, 1934 in Walpole, the daughter of Mervin and Elizabeth (Haley) Rice; she was the eldest of four children.
She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Walpole, then went on to attend Lincoln Academy where she graduated in 1952.
She married Frank Y. McFarland Jr. on July 3, 1952 and the couple started their life together in Christmas Cove, where they raised their three daughters and ran McFarland’s Boatyard.
Adele had many interests, some of which included handwork sewing, knitting, quilting, gardening, leading a 4-H group, fishing, boating, and lobster bakes on the shore. She also enjoyed going to yard sales, picking berries, and walking with her friends in Christmas Cove after enjoying a cup of coffee together. More than anything, she was a beautiful and special woman who lived each day to its fullest, and devoted her life to her family.
Adele was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Frank (Pete) McFarland Jr.; and a grandson, Andrew Carrothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Block of Walpole, Cynthia McFarland of Gray and Carolyn Carrothers and husband Mark of Walpole; grandchildren, Melissa Carraro and husband Mike, Jennifer Farrin and husband Kevin, Thomas Carrothers and fiancée Bri, Linda Hanley and partner Ben, Matthew Roberts, Nina Griffis and husband Beau, Haley Jalbert and husband Nick and Karie Carrothers; great-grandchildren, Tyler McFarland, Zachary Hanna, Ethan Carraro, Brianna Farrin, Conner Riendeau, Callie Carraro, Brooke McFarland, Michelle Farrin, Parker McFarland Powers and Cecelia La Montagne; and siblings, Chester Rice, David Rice and Rebecca Webber.
A brunch will be held to celebrate Adele’s life 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sun., Sept. 2 at her home on Christmas Cove.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, PO Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be sent directly to the family at 64 Ridge Rd., Walpole, ME 04573 or by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
