Myra Wilma Maxcy (Lash) Obituary (1926

FRIENDSHIP - Myra W. Lash Maxcy, 89, left this world, surrounded by her loving family, and holding the hand of her beloved brother, Paul Lash, who prayed her into heaven and New Jerusalem, on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Lincoln Health in Damariscotta. Born in Friendship, October 19, 1926, Myra was one of 14 children born to Robert and Levilda Carter Lash. Growing up in Friendship she was educated locally and was a 1944 graduate of Thomaston High School. Following high school she married Harlan S. Maxcy on March 20, 1946 in Camden. Together they made their home in Friendship most of their married life. Together with her husband, Myra enjoyed motorcycle riding, often riding to Machias just to get a piece of pie. They also enjoyed camping at Moosehead. Most of all Myra enjoyed time spent with her seven children and all of her grandchildren. Her family was very important to her. Above all Myra loved her Lord Jesus Christ. She made it her life's work to make sure others knew him as well. She was an active member of the Friendship Advent Christian Church. She was proud and thankful to be a member of the Lash family, as their strong Christian heritage in Friendship has carried on for many years. For many years Myra was employed at Sylvanias, retiring at the age of 62. Although she worked outside of the home, she also spent countless hours as a homemaker, keeping the details of her growing family together and making sure all of their needs were met. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Harlan in 2011; a son, Joel S. Maxcy in 2009; her brothers, John, Austin, Douglas, Harold, Robert, Jr. and Winfield Lash; sisters, Mary Wotton, Eleanor Lash; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert Lane, Lucille Lash, Benjamin Kaler; and a son-in-law Roger Simmons; Myra is survived by her children, Linda Simmons of Warren, Varna Anderson and her husband Virgil of Friendship; Roberta Anderson and her husband Weston of Topsham, Jill Caldwell and her husband Stuart of Orr's Island, Eric Maxcy of Thomaston, Emily Crowley and her husband Richard, Jr. of Orr's Island; her siblings, Philip Lash and his wife Janice, Esther Lane, Howard Lash and his wife Lois, Carolyn Kaler, Paul Lash all of Friendship; sisters-in-law, Lucille Lash, Kay Lash and Barbara Lash all of Friendship; a daughter-in-law Awilda 'Diddy' Maxcy of East Friendship; 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Myra's family would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Miles Hospital Staff for the love they showed the entire Maxcy family during Myra's last days. Family and friends are invited to visit from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A home-going celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Friendship Advent Christian Church, 19 Cushing Road, Friendship. A reception will follow at the church. Interment will be at Old Village Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Advent Christian Church of Friendship, P.O. Box 9, Friendship, ME 04547. 2d:{"dateTime"