Edith Beryle Hagar, 99, a longtime resident of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17 with her loving family by her side.
She was born April 1, 1914 in West Brooksville, the oldest child of Arthur C. and Polly T. Blodgett Fairbrother. She was educated in the Belfast area.
Known as Gram to most of her immediate family, her life revolved around her extended family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, socializing, volunteering, and was a lifetime collector of antiques and family photos. At age 99 she still enjoyed Bingo and playing cards with family.
She was proud to be one of the oldest members of her generation, and leaves three generations of grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by siblings, Richard, Charles, and Hope Fairbrother, and Elsie F. Boynton; her husbands, Arthur B. Smith and Benjamin T. Hagar; sons, Frank A. and Richard E. Smith; and daughter-in-law, Lillian Smith; as well as many special family members, including nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is survived by sons, Kenneth E. and wife Frances Smith of Searsmont, and Seward P. and wife Barbara Smith of Bristol; daughters, Evelyn Deardorff of California, and Cynthia Sykes of Bristol and special friend John Haines. Richard Lavoie of Augusta was like a son to Beryle.
A celebration of her life and graveside services will be held at a later date.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
