August 16 - 19, 1988

Tuesday, August 16, 1988

 

Cloudy this morning and most of the day. It was cold and windy. Esther made a chocolate cake and two loaves dark bread. She had a delicious supper. Chicken, shell beans, corn, squash, cukes. Betty S was up for supper. We was very glad to have her. Dorothea came, she took care of the insurance for me, Social Security, bank accounts at the bank etc. She did so much. She and Betty have done so much all along. I don’t know what we would have done without their help and all the work Esther has done. She helped more than I can say. Nola - Glen called. Carmen called in the evening and Brogan. Dorothea sold property today. We are so pleased and she is too.

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 17, 1988 Esther left

 

Esther left today for home. Her plane left Portland at 5:45 PM. She was anxious to go. She and Billie went up to see Fern. I didn’t do much today. Got the supper tonight. Betty came up, she got Bill’s clothes out and Dorothea came and they took care of his clothes etc. At last there seems to be a break in some of this awful hot weather. Barry came and finished the porch tonight, the latticework. Esther came July 19 until August 18. Many things took place while she was here. She went to the wedding Kathy Smith and my birthday party. Dorothea, Fern and Betty moving in and Bill’s sickness, death and funeral. One party at Twin Oaks and all of the extreme hot weather.

 

 

 

Thursday, August 18, 1980

 

A beautiful day. Sunny and clear, quite a breeze, not too bad. It was a very enjoyable day weatherwise. It seemed good to be settled down. We miss Bill so much. I’m so glad he is so near instead of down to that Forrest Hill Cemetery. It is where he wanted to be. Betty and Walt got a call this morning. The people who are interested in the house want to meet them at 11 AM. At tomorrow Carmen’s. I hope all goes well. Billie and Jason put the fence up today in Walt’s field to put the horses in. Miss Esther being around. I made a chocolate pudding. Dorothea’s property deal didn’t go through. I feel so bad for her.

 

 

 

Friday, August 19, 1988

 

A beautiful sunny day. Quite  cool or not same as it has been. Billie down, got his haircut. I did a wash and an ironing. I’m so glad to get it done. Billie mowing millet for the cows. Picking vegetables in the garden. Betty came up.

 

 

August 13 - 15, 1988

 

Saturday, August 13, 1980

 

HOT HOT. We washed and done up the work. Didn’t do much of anything. Dorothea came in PM. She and Esther went to town. We got a lot more cards. We was well remembered by cards of sympathy. In PM Carmen came and brought Brogan over. She had to work. In evening Dorothea came, she, Esther and I made out the thank you cards. We got a lot more cards of condolences. The chickens went today.

 

 

Sunday, August 14, 1988

 

Fair in the morning. Very hot. It was quite cloudy in the a.m. and sunshine to. Esther made some chocolate brownies and brown sugar ones. We went up to camp for a steak dinner. In Esther’s  honor. It was so cold and windy. A big change from this forenoon. Joy, Kathy, Cindy, Jay, Debbie and girls. Carmen and Brogan. Betty Smith and Vince. We still miss Bill. It seems as though he would be around. Billie cleaned out the hen house today. Showers today. Good heavy rain which we needed very much.

 

 

 

Monday, August 15, 1988 Got pullets from Betty

 

Another hot day after the rain and showers last night. We done up the work and all the washing. Betty came up. We took care of Bill’s medicines etc. Looked over some papers. Esther picked greens. Billie picked the cukes etc. Betty H picked the shell beans. Billie picked her corn. Esther and I helped her with her beans. She had a lot. Esther over to Susan’s. She came for supper. Dorothea showed some property today. We are pleased with the pullets 2 Rhode Island red, 2 barred rock 2 sex links, 2 Hubbard Dekalbs later will be known as Pink Catherine.

 

August 9 - 12, 1988 POPPA DIED

 

Tuesday, August 9, 1988 BILL Bill died at 6:10 PM DST

 

Bill is very weak today. They had been very busy today tending him. He didn’t eat at all good. Very weak. They got moved in and all settled. Fern didn’t mind the move. Tonight we ate supper between 5:30 and 6 PM. At about 6 Bill called Bett, Bett, she ran right into his room and called us all. He was going and we all knew it. We couldn’t do a thing for him. At about 6:10PM he breathed his last. All were quite upset. All of us were with him except Zak. Joy came, Betty Smith, Lorraine, Susan and his family. AT 5:10 PM EST BILL DIED VERY PEACEFULLY. HIS FAMILY WAS WITH HIM. ALSO OTHER FAMILY RELATIVES. IT IS HARD TO FACE THIS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS.

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 10, 1988

 

We got the work done up early. Washed, again we washed every day. Betty, Dorothea, the two girls all went down to the funeral parlor. Got Bill’s casket, got all the flowers and made arrangements for the funeral. Dorothea and Betty here all day and Fern.

 

 

 

Thursday, August 11, 1988

 

Another one of those hot humid wicked days. Today picked some shell beans. Esther and I got them in the freezer. Miss Bill a lot. It don’t seem but what he is here. Carmen came and cleaned the house. Betty has been in and out a lot also Betty Smith called. Kim came and picked some very pretty bouquet’s. Esther prepared the most delicious supper. We ate buffet style. Betty, Walt and girls, Dorothea, David, Fern, Susan, Billie and I and Esther. THEN WE ALL WENT TO THE FUNERAL PARLOR FOR VISITING HOURS. WE WERE VERY PLEASED TO SEE HE LOOKS SO PEACEFUL AND SO MANY BEAUTIFUL FLORAL TRIBUTES. MANY MANY PEOPLE WAS THERE. ALSO BILL’S NEPHEW AND WIFE JACK AND SYLVIA.

 

 

 

Friday, August 12, 1988 BILL LAID TO REST AT HOMELAND CEMETERY

 

11 AM BILL WAS BROUGHT TO HOMELAND CEMETERY WHERE A VERY VERY NICE SERVICE WAS HELD AND IN THE BACKGROUND THE SOUND OF THE BAGPIPES. IT WAS SOMETHING THAT WENT ALONG WELL WITH THE SERVICE. There was many many people, friends and relatives there. Also Jack and Sylvia which I know Bill would have been pleased. Please him very much. I hope in some way he understood. It was beautiful at the Cemetery. Very hot. A nice summer breeze. Bill wanted to be there. If it hadn’t been for Betty he never would have. After the service they had lunch out in the backyard. All very nice. WE MISSED ZACK, THOUGHT OF HIM SO MANY TIMES.

 

 

 

August 5 - 8, 1988 Nanny's 78th Birthday

 

Friday, August 5, 1988

 

Another awful hot day. So uncomfortable. Esther was busy all day, made pies. Brud called. Also Carlton and Phyllis to say goodbye. They are leaving tomorrow. They called at Fern’s and Dorothea’s to say goodbye. Dorothea came and did bill. He is getting weaker. Billie been busy all day as usual. Very hot.

 

 

 

Saturday, August 6, 1988 WICKED HOT, HORSES WENT

 

Another one of those wicked hot days. We didn’t do any more than we had to. Mostly regular work. They came early and got the horses. Came at 730, left about 1130 or so. They loaded hard. They had to get tranquilizers. It seemed odd not to see all them down there. Betty came up, she soaked Bill’s foot. Esther cleaned them up. He had a hard day. Feed swollen bad. Hard to manage. Esther went over to Susan’s. Monica was mowing, but got stung she said. Billie mowed all of Walt’s field. They were up to the Lake today. Bill McDade called.

 

 

 

Sunday, August 7, 1988

 

On the cloudy side this morning. Dorothea came early and did a good job on Bill. Esther is working like a Trojan cleaning up getting meals etc. My eye is getting better. Walt up for breakfast. A great birthday. On the 78^th one of my life. We sat the picnic table out on the new lawn (the old raspberry bed) and had it out there. I made a very nice spot. Esther made some very good sloppy Joe’s, beat pickles, fancy food. Kim made a delicious and a beautiful cake. The guests were very good too. New electric beater and electric can opener. A brand-new vacuum cleaner, candy, beautiful cards and $90 in money. They brought Bill out in the wheelchair. A decision was made tonight.

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, August 8, 1988

 

Bill very weak this morning. Well the decision is Dorothea is going to move Fern down here and she and Betty are going to move in here and care for Bill. We can’t care for him at all. He is so helpless. Esther has got everything all changed around and ready to move them. They been very busy caring for him. It was quite warm today. We did a big wash. Billie got corn tonight from the garden.

 

August 1 - 4, 1988 Nanny's Cataract Surgery

 

Monday, August 1, 1988 Had my eye cataract removed

 

Up early to Portland, got that thing taken care of. Got home about 3 PM. Dorothea took care of Bill, he is doing quite well. She knows just what to do and does very well. We got home Esther had a most delicious supper. Susan had supper with us. Esther is such a help. Cares for Bill and helps me. Billie Deming was here a little while, I want here. Betty Smith to Westbrook with us. Today we all got very nice pictures of Zak. He looked like a million to me. Dorothea and David called this evening. We was glad to see him.

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 2, 1988 Talked with Zack tonight

 

Betty up here for me early this morning. Esther went with us. I’m okay as of now. The Dr. was satisfied with my eye. We got back early from the doctor. Betty S spent the afternoon with us. It was a red hot day. Bill is better. Dr. Mascia came to see him tonight. We had company this evening. David came again. Carmen and Brogan came. Zack called this evening. It is so good to talk with him. Billie had a busy day. We watched TV shows in PM. Bill also.

 

 

Wednesday, August 3, 1988 HOT SUSAN LEFT

 

Another one of those awful hot and humid days. Esther made brownies. Got a good supper. Squash, string beans, cold boiled ham etc. I just sat around all day. Eye is coming good, will be glad when I get back to normal. Susan left for Ohio for a weeks vacation and to attend her class reunion. Billie did the lawns this awful hot day.

 

 

 

Thursday, August 4, 1988

 

Another HOT ONE. I will be glad when we come to the end of this terrific hot weather. Billie and Esther gone to Oxford to get blueberries. Susan called this morning. Dorothea here this forenoon. Gave Bill the works, bath, shaved, clean bedding etc. Carmen came. Jeff Smith and his wife Helen called. Betty H, Dorothea came for a while.