Christine Greenleaf Webber, 100, of Damariscotta, passed away Jan. 22 at her home.
She was born Dec. 22, 1907, in Boothbay, a daughter of the late Melville and Nettie Dodge Greenleaf.
She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Boothbay and continued her education at Lincoln Academy, graduating in the class of 1925. She went on to Gorham Normal School where she pursued her teaching career. She began teaching school at the Edgecomb City School, a school in Oakland, Franklin School in Newcastle and Castner School, from where she retired in 1965.
On June 16, 1947, she married the love of her life, James T. Webber, and they made their home in Damariscotta where she lived until her passing.
Music was a big part of her life and she played a variety of instruments, including the piano, violin, flute and organ and was accompanied by her husband who played the violin, piano, organ, flute and saxophone.
She loved to cook and bake and will be remembered for her famous biscuits and popovers. She enjoyed bird watching and kept a full birdfeeder close to her window so she could watch the birds fly in and out everyday.
Christine was always a warm, caring woman who had a positive attitude and a willingness to help anyone who needed it.
She was a member of the Second Congregational Church, Twin Village Retired Teacher s Association and the Damariscotta-Newcastle Women’s Club.
She was predeceased by her husband, James T. Webber in 1979; sister, Emily Day; and brother, Merle F. Greenleaf.
Survivors include nephews, James Greenleaf and wife Brooke of Boothbay, Louis Abbotoni and wife Paula of Damariscotta, Michael Abbotoni of Union, and Wesley Day of Des Moines, Ia.; nieces, Eleanor Mavadones of Westbrook, Sue Bayley of Pinepoint, Emma Googins of Pinepoint, Linda Miller of Waldoboro, and Rosemarie Wade of Waldoboro; grandniece, Carol Greenough of Massachusetts; sister-in-law, Catherine Greenleaf of Boothbay; and several other great-nieces and great-nephews.
Celebration of her life 11 a.m., Mon., Feb. 4 at the Second Congregational Church, Newcastle with Reverend Kenneth Dale officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hillside Cemetery, Damariscotta.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
