Elva A. Scott

Scott, Elva A., 89, March 19, 2010. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton. Interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
    Houlton – Elva A. Scott, 89, Beloved by all who knew her passed away peacefully March 19, 2010, at a local hospital. She was born August 20, 1920, at Jacksonville, NB, Canada, the daughter of Guy and Emma (Gartley) Long.
    A long-time volunteer for many different organizations, including the Lioness Club, Houlton Regional Hospital and R.S.V.P., Elva drove seniors to their medical appointments into her 80’s. She retired from Ames Department store after having worked many years in local stores, including Grant’s and Woolworth/Woolco. An avid traveler, we know Elva’s last journey will be filled with love, wonder and joy. She will be greatly missed.
    Elva is survived by two sons Richard Scott of Dalton, MA, Lewis Scott of Littleton; one daughter, Ruth Porter of Houlton; one sister, Elizabeth Howard of HI; three step-children, Ellery Scott of Lincoln, Jack Scott of Hodgdon, Joanne Lindsey of AL; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grand children; many step-grand children and great-grand children; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Betty Frazel, step-children Iris Cookson, Geraldine Oliver, Elwood Scott and  Phyllis Putnum, brothers Harold, Harvey, Charles, Eugene, and Barry Long, sisters Meta Friars and Helen Byron.
    Friends called Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dunn Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at the funeral home 1:30 p.m. Monday, with Pastor David Tuttle officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Elva’s memory to the Houlton Health Service Foundation or Retired Senior Volunteer Program c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730.