STRATTON – Arvilla Durrell Pease, 77, of Stratton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 12, 2017 at Sandy River Center in Farmington.
Arvilla was born in Eustis on November 10, 1939 to Richmond and Rosamond (Cox) Durrell. She graduated from Stratton High School in the class of 1958, and lived in Stratton for her entire life. Arvilla married the love of her life, Peter Pease, on May 27, 1972. They were married for 44 years and enjoyed every moment together. She was always most comfortable if she was in the kitchen. She started a Deli in her own home, and cooked for the school and on Sugarloaf Mountain. She was known far and wide for her delicious donuts and generosity with every batch she made.
She worked for Stratton Elementary School as a janitor for many years, as well as the Eustis Fire Department. Her favorite job of all, though, was being a wife and mother. Her home was welcoming and full of laughter. All were welcome for a cup of coffee and a good visit. Arvilla loved spending quality time with her family and friends. She put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone at a young age, and was a faithful servant of Christ as a charter member of the Calvary Bible Church of Stratton. She loved to serve in Vacation Bible School and AWANA as well as any other opportunity to spend time with kids. She was “Grammie” to so many.
Arvilla is survived by; her sons, Gregory (Lynne) Pease and Steven (Judy) Pease; her daughter, Lisa (Joel) Gallant; she was blessed with eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; as well as Todd (Cheryl) Walker and Rob (Julia) Ruddy.
She was preceded in death by; her husband, Peter Roland Pease; her parents, Richmond and Rosamond (Cox) Durrell; her siblings, Lyle, Ronald, Mabel and Daryle.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Arvilla’s memory for the handicap lift project to the Calvary Bible Church, c/o Kirk Vajentic, PO Box 222, Stratton, ME 04982
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10 am at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938 with Pastor Bruce Townsend officiating. Interment will follow at the East New Portland Cemetery.
Greg and family
Sorry to hear of your moms passing, may she rest in peace. Thoughts and Prayers to all.
Sheri (Virginia Buottes dghtr)
So many people loved Arvilla! She always had a smile. I will miss her. She’s with her Peter once again. May they both rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers to Arville Pease family and friends. Arvilla was my cousin and we kept in touch for many years but I lost track of her quite some time ago. Always thought of her . Arvilla may you rest in that beautiful place called heaven with Peter and all your family and friends who passed before you.
Arvilla may you rest in peace. My regards to the family for their loss. You were a very special person.
My sympathies go out to Greg , Lisa and the rest on the loss of your mother ma she rest in peace
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Now two great people are lost to Stratton. May they enjoy one another again in the eternal life beyond.
Sorry to her family for the loss, but she is with Peter and in a better place now. Loved her laughter.
To the Pease family,
I am sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort and peace in knowing that she has gone to be with Jesus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the Durrell/ Pease families..My mother always spoke well of Arvilla.
Also my condolences to the people of Stratton..Peter and Arvilla were respected people in that town.
Sheryl Currie Witherell
What a wonderful soul. I always enjoyed seeing Arvilla and Peter at the different eateries around the county. Our local law enforcement and International police meetings were never complete until Greg produced the goods! Peace..
Love you Grammie! I miss you but I’m grateful that you loved Jesus and trusted Him alone for your salvation.
sad to hear this. She was such a lovely lady with such a big smile! thinking of you Peter and Lynne and family.
So very sorry, of your losing your Mom, she was a special lady!
To Greg Lisa Steve so sorry for your loss your mom was a great lady will miss seeing her when I am in town
RIP Aunt Arvilla you are now with your family who have past before you. Specially back with Peter. I remember Sunday’s at the Grandparents house. She would sit me up to the sink, wash my hair and curl it. Until we meet again.