BATH — Elizabeth Mae Bragdon, 90, resident of Church Street in Brunswick died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Hill House in Bath following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1921 on Orr’s Island a daughter of Albert E. and Bessie E. (Wilson) Johnson. She attended school in Brunswick. During World War II she was very active with the USO.
Elizabeth was employed for several years in the cafeteria at local schools.
She was a longtime member of the Brunswick United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, tatting and was an excellent baker and cook. She will be fondly remembered for the many vegetable gardens that she tended. She was very generous with the harvest from her gardens and would share her produce with friends, family and strangers alike.
She was predeceased by her husband John E. Bragdon who died in 1995, two brothers, Albert C. and Joseph E. Johnson and a sister Deborah R. Morgan.
Survivors include her son Albert E. Bragdon of Brunswick, a brother J. Edward Johnson of Bailey Island, two sisters, M. Ruth Perry of Bailey Island and Marjorie E. Powers of Great Island as well as many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held in the spring in Orr’s Island Cemetery. Should friends and family desire, memorial donations may be made in Elizabeth’s name to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.
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