SUmmerson, Irene Hazel (Webber), 98, Fort Fairfield, in Caribou, December 22, 2008. Spring interment will take place at the Riversie Cemetery, Fort Fairfield Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
Fort Fairfield – Irene Hazel Webber Summerson, 98, wife of the late George Summerson Jr., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday evening, December 22, 2008, at a Caribou nursing facility, after an extended illness. She was born July 30, 1910, in Chipman, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Middleton and Maude Lois (Day) Webber.
Irene was a graduate of the Chipman, New Brunswick School System, Class of 1928 and went on to attend the Edmunston, New Brunswick Normal School for teaching. She was married to George Summerson Jr. on October 12, 1931, and had been a resident of Fort Fairfield for most of her adult life, first living on the farm on Forest Avenue until moving into town in 1963. Irene was a member of the Fort Fairfield Fields Lane Sunshine Club and the Fort Fairfield Golden Years Club. Irene will be remembered for her heart full of love and always seeing the best in people. She was a kind, generous loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother and great-great-great-grandmother. Being with her family was one of the greatest joys in her life and she always made everyone feel welcome in her home. Irene enjoyed flowers, cooking, cats, birdwatching and reading poetry and her Bible.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Summerson was predeceased by her husband, George on April 2, 1991; one infant son: one daughter, Pauline G. Lamson; two sisters, Aletha L. Boone and Muriel M. Bishop. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian L. Kinney of Paw Paw, Michigan, Ethel I. Reno of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mildred and Arthur Maxim of Palm Coast, Florida, Gladys M. and Emery Donovan of Limestone, Edith M. and Darryl Doughty Sr. of Fort Fairfield; 12 grandchildren, Philip Barry of Kalamazoo, Michigan, David Barry of Vicksburg, Michigan, John G. McTague III of Bangor, Blanche Clark of Dedham, Karen A. Van Bosen and Robert A. Ehrnstrom, both of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mark A. Ehrnstrom of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Darren A. Donovan of Waterville, Elaine S. Everett of Westfield, Darryl E. Doughty, David D. Doughty, Dennis G. Doughty, all of Fort Fairfield; 23 great-grandchildren; 13 great- great-grandchildren; one great- great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Friends called Friday, December 26, 2008, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. The funeral service was conducted Saturday, December 27, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gail Bellamy, pastor of the Family Christian Center, Presque Isle officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Riverside Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held at the Fields Lane Community Center, Fort Fairfield, after the funeral service. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Summerson to the Central Aroostook Humane Society, 26 Cross Street, Presque Isle, 04769. Proverbs 31 – Verse 28: “Her Children rise up and call her blessed” “A woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, she shall be praised”.
