Edith M. (Davis) Deegan

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Edith M. Deegan

SOUTH PARIS — Edith M. (Davis) Deegan, 82, of South Paris died Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Market Square Health Care Center in South Paris. She was born in South Woodstock on November 18, 1928, the oldest daughter of Gayden and Bernice Radcliffe Davis. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1947.

For 48 years she worked in many local restaurants, starting her career as a waitress, cashier, hostess and dining room manager. For several years she was employed by Ken and Jim Raffel (Arby’s) as cashier and training manager, opening their stores in Auburn, Augusta, Lewiston, Portland and South Portland. She was an avid sports fan. She was employed by Community Concepts of South Paris as a part-time bus dispatcher and had to retire because of medical reasons in 1994.

Survivors include two sons, Edward R. Deegan and wife Jody of Hebron and Ronald A. Deegan and wife Alice of Bryant Pond; a granddaughter, Michelle and her fiancé Jeremy Benson; a great-granddaughter, Hailey; a brother, Gayden George Thomas Davis and wife Debbie of Freeport; three nieces; five great-nieces; two great-great-nephews and many cousins. She was predeceased by two dear sisters, Leona M. Farnum on February 22, 1998 and Ethel Davis on October 4, 2010. 

At Mrs. Deegan's request, there will be no funeral or visiting hours. Graveside services will be held at the South Woodstock Cemetery at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, P. O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. On-line condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.