Jennifer C. Easter, 56, of New Harbor, passed away at her home on the afternoon of Sept. 25, with her daughter by her side. Born on July 21, 1959 in Framingham, Mass., she moved to Bristol as a teen, and attended and graduated from Lincoln Academy.
She went to work at several retail shops in the area, including the Fashion Bug (a perfect fit, given her incredible sense of style), and later Maine Coast Log Homes. She then went into bookkeeping, and did work for many local businesses, most recently Louis Doe’s.
She enjoyed crafts of all sorts, including making her own jewelry, quilting and painting. She was fiercely independent, and the easiest way to get her to do something was to tell her she couldn’t. She enjoyed muscle cars, owning several throughout the years, and most recently could be seen driving around in her IROC. More than anything, she loved her family.
Jennifer was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Edna Easter; as well as a brother, Joel LaRocque.
She is survived by her children, Emily Kelley and husband Chad, Ashley Ward and husband Isaac, Lucas Easter and Jackie Easter; grandchildren, Tucker Kelley, Tristan Ward and Zach Ward; as well as brother, John LaRocque.
A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held from 1-5 p.m., Sat., Oct. 3 at her home on Snowball Hill Road in New Harbor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to benefit her children: Damariscotta Bank & Trust, ℅ Emily Kelley Benefit Fund, PO Box 999, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
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.
