SEDGWICK — Ernestine Erma Fish, 94, died March 11, 2016, at a Deer Isle health care facility after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 7, 1921, in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of Raymond H. and Erma (Parsons) Fish.
Ernestine grew up and attended schools in Worcester, Mass. She later moved to Bradford, Conn., where she worked and then retired from Macy’s. While at Macy’s, Ernestine worked in the camera department where her love of photography began. After retirement, she moved to Sedgwick and lived at Benjamin River Apartments for many years. Ernestine enjoyed watching wildlife, watching and feeding the birds, watching the night sky, and pruning and caring for flowers. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling and visited many places, including Alaska, Colorado and Florida. Ernestine began to use a computer when she was in her 80s and used Facebook to keep in touch with family and friends.
She is survived by a special sister-in-law, Loris Fish of Hancock, many nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews.
In keeping with the wishes of Ernestine’s family, services and internment will be private. Those who wish to remember Ernestine in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Salvation Army, 65 South Park St., Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements by Memorial Alternatives, 205 Center St., Bangor.
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