Rebecca “Becky” J. Engdahl

ENGDAHL, Rebecca “Becky” J., 78, Dover-Foxcroft, October 16, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of the Larry Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft.

Rebecca “Becky” J. Engdahl

    DOVER-FOXCROFT – Rebecca “Becky” J. Engdahl, 78, beloved wife of the late Arthur Engdahl, Jr., died October 16, 2013, at Hibbard Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft. She was born May 23, 1935, in Dexter, the daughter of Edmund and Marion (French) Rowe.
    She grew up on South Street in Dover-Foxcroft and in 1952, graduated with the first class to graduate from the new Foxcroft Academy. She played trumpet in the school band. Becky graduated from Colby College in 1956, lived in Massachusetts for many years, returning to Dover-Foxcroft in 1992.
    Becky was a devoted wife and mother, participating with her children in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was a member of the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, the Cosmopolitan Club, the Sebec Lake Association, and she had served on the Board of Trustees of Foxcroft Academy.
    She is survived by two sons, Arthur “Chuck” Engdahl III of Bellingham, MA, and John Engdahl and wife, Debbie, of Sutton, MA; a daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Engdahl of Woodridge, IL; a brother-in-law, Roger Engdahl and wife, Carol, of Centerville, MA; and four grandchildren, Kristina Black of Woodridge, IL, Amanda, Patrick and Shawn Engdahl, all of Sutton, MA.
    Friends were invited to call 6-8 p.m., Mon., Oct. 21, 2013, at the Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. A funeral service was conducted 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, with Rev. Chad Poland officiating. Burial was in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, PO Box 328, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426. Condolences and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.