Victoria S. Eagen Obituary (1920

ROCKLAND - Victoria S. Eagen, 86, died Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Knox Center for Long Term Care. Born in Korcao>>, Albania, July 12, 1920, she was the daughter of Stephen and Constantina Mahalia Alex. At age 11, she immigrated to the United States with her mother and grandmother Sophia Alex. In earlier years she worked at a summer home in Bath, and later as a private maid at the Blaine House in Augusta. After moving to Rockland, she worked at area canning factories and ten years at Van Baalens. May 28, 1955, she married Peter Eagen at Rockland and upon the occasion of their 30th anniversary, renewed their vows in a full ceremony held at St. Peters Episcopal Church. The couple lived here all their married lives. For several years they resided on Union Street where they enjoyed keeping their home in showcase form. She was noted for her holiday decorations. Mrs. Eagen enjoyed making ceramics, crocheting, knitting, flower gardening and reading. She was a longtime member of St. Peters Episcopal Church, Rockland. Pre-deceased by her husband April 23, 1995, Mrs. Eagen is survived by her son Carl F. Eagen and his wife Agnes of Rockland; four brothers and their wives, Christy S. and Joan Alex, Lewis S. and Daphne Alex all of Rockland, George S. and Gwendolyn Alex of South Thomaston, Peter S. and Betty Alex of Annapolis, MD; one granddaughter and her husband Cindy L.E. Richardson and Harvey A. of Rockland; as well as several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Sunday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 18th, at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland. The Reverend Ralph Moore will officiate. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Activities Fund, Knox Center for Long Term Care, 6 White Street, Rockland, ME 04841. Please take a moment to visit Vickie's Personal Online Guest Book.2b: