Lena D. Estes
Bangor
Lena Estes, 77, died after a courageous battle with cancer on June 8, 2023 at her home in Bangor. She was born July 25, 1945 in Fort Fairfield, ME., the daughter of Donald and Avis (Nichols) Dow.
Lena graduated from Fort Fairfield High School and DeLor Beauty School. She also attended Husson College. Lena spent 50 plus years as a cosmetologist. During those years, many clients and colleagues became lifelong friends. She married her life partner, George C. Estes on July 28, 1990. Together they enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dining out and going for rides to new places.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughters Heather (Michael), Rebecca (Christopher), Kristen (Michael), Maria (Juan Andres); her sons David (Allyson), Matthew; 12 grandchildren; sister-in-law Joyce Dow; brother-in-law Thomas Estes Sr. (Suzanne) as well as other extended family members and friends too numerous to list.
She was predeceased by her parents and her one brother Donald Dow.
The family wishes to express thanks to St. Joseph Home Health and Hospice, especially Monique and Brenda, as their amazing care allowed Lena to stay home as she wished.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 768 Ohio St., Bangor. The Rite of committal will follow at Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Ohio St., Bangor.
Those who wish to remember Lena in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Bangor Area Recovery Network, 142 Center St., Brewer, ME. 04412.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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Bangor
Lena Estes, 77, died after a courageous battle with cancer on June 8, 2023 at her home in Bangor. She was born July 25, 1945 in Fort Fairfield, ME., the daughter of Donald and Avis (Nichols) Dow.
Lena graduated from Fort Fairfield High School and DeLor Beauty School. She also attended Husson College. Lena spent 50 plus years as a cosmetologist. During those years, many clients and colleagues became lifelong friends. She married her life partner, George C. Estes on July 28, 1990. Together they enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dining out and going for rides to new places.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her daughters Heather (Michael), Rebecca (Christopher), Kristen (Michael), Maria (Juan Andres); her sons David (Allyson), Matthew; 12 grandchildren; sister-in-law Joyce Dow; brother-in-law Thomas Estes Sr. (Suzanne) as well as other extended family members and friends too numerous to list.
She was predeceased by her parents and her one brother Donald Dow.
The family wishes to express thanks to St. Joseph Home Health and Hospice, especially Monique and Brenda, as their amazing care allowed Lena to stay home as she wished.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 768 Ohio St., Bangor. The Rite of committal will follow at Mt. Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Ohio St., Bangor.
Those who wish to remember Lena in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Bangor Area Recovery Network, 142 Center St., Brewer, ME. 04412.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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