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Madelyn Celeste Ballard Betts

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Birth	:	29 Jun 1912 Garland, Penobscot County, Maine, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 2014 Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Rural Grove Cemetery, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.1794780, -69.2674710
Description	:	DOVER-FOXCROFT - Madelyn Celeste (Ballard) Betts died September 28, 2014, at Hibbard Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft. She had resided at Maine Street West since December 2003. Madelyn was born in Garland, June 29, 1912, the only child of George W. and Grace (McComb) Ballard. She was a National Honor Society 1930 graduate of Foxcroft Academy and attended Maine School of Commerce (now Husson College). She was secretary at the Dover-Foxcroft School Department superintendent's office and Foxcroft Academy for 17 years. She was one of the early organizers of the Maine School Secretaries' Association and served as secretary and president. She also... Read More	DOVER-FOXCROFT - Madelyn Celeste (Ballard) Betts died September 28, 2014, at Hibbard Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft. She had resided at Maine Street West since December 2003. Madelyn was born in Garland, June 29, 1912, the only child of George W. and Grace (McComb) Ballard. She was a National Honor Society 1930 graduate of Foxcroft Academy and attended Maine School of Commerce (now Husson College). She was secretary at the Dover-Foxcroft School Department superintendent's office and Foxcroft Academy for 17 years. She was one of the early organizers of the Maine School Secretaries' Association and served as secretary and president. She also worked at Lary Funeral Home, Piscataquis Observer Publishing Co. and for 20 years was secretary to Robert G. Hall, antique dealer and auctioneer. Madelyn was a member of the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, serving as organist for 27 years, also as Church Clerk for many years. She was a life member and organist 36 years for Miriam Chapter No. 40 Order of the Eastern Star and was appointed twice as Grand Organist for the Grand Chapter of Maine. She was generous with her musical talent, willing to assist O.E. S. chapters wherever needed throughout the area. She was a life member of Wenonah Rebekah Lodge, No. 11, serving many years as its secretary. She was a charter member of the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society, serving as secretary; a life member of the Maine Genealogical Society; and member and secretary of the Thompson Free Library Association for 37 years. She was a member and past president of the Cosmopolitan Club and member of the Percolator Club. Madelyn was awarded the Boston Post Cane as the oldest resident of Dover-Foxcroft in June, 2014. Madelyn had a keen interest in local Maine history, genealogy, antiques and enjoyed crafts, especially needlepoint. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Earl H. Betts in 1988. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Celeste and David W. Hyer of Otisfield, Maine. Memorial gifts may be made to the Thompson Free Library, 186 E Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft 04426, or to the Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society, 28 Orchard Road, Dover-Foxcroft 04426, or the Dover- Foxcroft Congregational Church, Organ Fund, PO Box 328, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. At Madelyn's request there will be no service. Private burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. Condolences and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home Lary Funeral Home Inc 62 Summer St Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426 (207) 564-3391 Published in BDN Maine on Sept. 30, 2014

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Madelyn Celeste Ballard Betts death on 28 Sep 2014 in Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: 45.1794780
Longitude: -69.2674710

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rural Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1794780, -69.2674710

2. Gray Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1813740, -69.2556380

3. Jefferds Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2027390, -69.2606230

4. Knowlton Mills Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1575900, -69.2843800

5. Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1823690, -69.2130780

6. McAllister Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1455080, -69.2331010

7. Brawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2247850, -69.3040540

8. Guilford Center Cemetery
Guilford Center, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1939200, -69.3426800

9. Foxcroft Center Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2208600, -69.2147300

10. Town House Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1337100, -69.3209400

11. Lee Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2000000, -69.1871700

12. Village Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1684800, -69.3598330

13. East Dover Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1841960, -69.1651150

14. Bailey Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1048600, -69.2729000

15. Isaac Royal Farm Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1769800, -69.1554800

16. Gilman Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0944000, -69.2684600

17. French’s Mills Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0945200, -69.2956000

18. Parsons Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2441300, -69.1822400

19. Elmwood Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1667700, -69.3923300

20. Lawn Cemetery
Guilford, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1653600, -69.3979500

21. Foss Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1982994, -69.1352997

22. Pine Grove Cemetery
Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1084330, -69.1768040

23. Bowerbank Cemetery
Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.2710200, -69.2230900

24. Brown Cemetery
Sangerville, Piscataquis County, USA
Coordinate: 45.0950100, -69.3390200