Lucy Drake Bell

    Bell, Lucy D., 83, January 7, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Graveside service to be announced in the spring.
    HOULTON – Lucy Drake Bell 83, passed away Jan. 7, 2011 at her residence. She was born Oct. 28, 1927 in Houlton, the daughter of Lyman Houlton and Lola (McGuire) Drake.
    Lucy lived all of her life on her beloved Drake’s Hill which was settled by her great grandfather, George Drake, in 1853. She was associated in the family business, Squeeze Bottling Works, Drake’s Hill Top market and restaurant with her father, mother, brother and husband for many years. In 1975, she and Gene opened their home, known as Military Manor, to the elderly and until 1991 cared for several ladies from different areas. Many happy years were enjoyed by the residents and Gene and Lucy as well. She was a long time member of the Houlton Full Gospel Assembly Church.
    Lucy is survived by her husband, Gene Bell of Houlton; two sons and their wives, Brian and Debra (Davis) Bell of Houlton, G. Drake and Elizabeth “Tootie” (Delong) Bell of Brewer; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bell, Kristen Krueger, Kelley Bean and her husband, Brian, Jonathan Bell and his wife, Amber, Isaac Bell and his wife, Agueelah; four great-grandchildren, Jadyn Krueger, Koby Connor and Carter Bean; one sister, Phyllis Drake Ritchie of Houlton; several nieces, nephews and cousins; one special nephew, Woody Drake. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, George W. Drake and infant sister, Betty Ann Drake.
    At Lucy’s request, there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service to be announced in the spring. Gifts may be made in Lucy’s memory to the Greater Houlton Christian Academy, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730.