Martha E. Steer, 89, of Walpole, passed away at the home of her son in Plaistow, N.H. on the morning of Sept. 7. Born in Damariscotta, on Feb. 13, 1922, she was the daughter of Samuel and Mildred (Bryant) Little.
Martha grew up here and attended local schools, graduating from Lincoln Academy. She went on to further her studies at the Westbrook Junior College. She married the late Harold Steer in 1943. For many years, Martha worked for Sylvania, starting in Exeter, N.H. and eventually returning to the area to work at their Waldoboro location. After retiring, she and her husband operated the Damariscotta River Campground. Martha continued to run the campground even after her husband's passing in 1995.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Steer in 1995; as well as their son, John, who was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War in 1967.
She is survived by her sons, Harold A. Steer and wife Carol-Ann of Walpole and Roger Steer and wife Carolyn of Plaistow, N.H.; sister-in-law, Bethiah Callahan of Round Pond; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as two nephews and one niece.
A private graveside service was held for the family, where she was laid to rest with her husband and son, in the West Bristol Cemetery.
Gathering to celebrate her life 12-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 8 at the reception hall of the Congregational Church of Bristol. The church is located in Bristol Mills and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the hall and church.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Martha grew up here and attended local schools, graduating from Lincoln Academy. She went on to further her studies at the Westbrook Junior College. She married the late Harold Steer in 1943. For many years, Martha worked for Sylvania, starting in Exeter, N.H. and eventually returning to the area to work at their Waldoboro location. After retiring, she and her husband operated the Damariscotta River Campground. Martha continued to run the campground even after her husband's passing in 1995.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Steer in 1995; as well as their son, John, who was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War in 1967.
She is survived by her sons, Harold A. Steer and wife Carol-Ann of Walpole and Roger Steer and wife Carolyn of Plaistow, N.H.; sister-in-law, Bethiah Callahan of Round Pond; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as two nephews and one niece.
A private graveside service was held for the family, where she was laid to rest with her husband and son, in the West Bristol Cemetery.
Gathering to celebrate her life 12-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 8 at the reception hall of the Congregational Church of Bristol. The church is located in Bristol Mills and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the hall and church.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Martha E. Steer, 89, of Walpole, passed away at the home of her son in Plaistow, N.H. on the morning of Sept. 7. Born in Damariscotta, on Feb. 13, 1922, she was the daughter of Samuel and Mildred (Bryant) Little.
Martha grew up here and attended local schools, graduating from Lincoln Academy. She went on to further her studies at the Westbrook Junior College. She married the late Harold Steer in 1943. For many years, Martha worked for Sylvania, starting in Exeter, N.H. and eventually returning to the area to work at their Waldoboro location. After retiring, she and her husband operated the Damariscotta River Campground. Martha continued to run the campground even after her husband's passing in 1995.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Steer in 1995; as well as their son, John, who was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War in 1967.
She is survived by her sons, Harold A. Steer and wife Carol-Ann of Walpole and Roger Steer and wife Carolyn of Plaistow, N.H.; sister-in-law, Bethiah Callahan of Round Pond; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as two nephews and one niece.
A private graveside service was held for the family, where she was laid to rest with her husband and son, in the West Bristol Cemetery.
Gathering to celebrate her life 12-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 8 at the reception hall of the Congregational Church of Bristol. The church is located in Bristol Mills and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the hall and church.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
Martha grew up here and attended local schools, graduating from Lincoln Academy. She went on to further her studies at the Westbrook Junior College. She married the late Harold Steer in 1943. For many years, Martha worked for Sylvania, starting in Exeter, N.H. and eventually returning to the area to work at their Waldoboro location. After retiring, she and her husband operated the Damariscotta River Campground. Martha continued to run the campground even after her husband's passing in 1995.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Steer in 1995; as well as their son, John, who was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War in 1967.
She is survived by her sons, Harold A. Steer and wife Carol-Ann of Walpole and Roger Steer and wife Carolyn of Plaistow, N.H.; sister-in-law, Bethiah Callahan of Round Pond; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as two nephews and one niece.
A private graveside service was held for the family, where she was laid to rest with her husband and son, in the West Bristol Cemetery.
Gathering to celebrate her life 12-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 8 at the reception hall of the Congregational Church of Bristol. The church is located in Bristol Mills and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the hall and church.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
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