WATERVILLE – Imogene S. Casey passed away peacefully at Woodlands Memory Care unit in Waterville on Nov. 26, 2015 at 91 years young.
She was born on Nov. 18, 1924 in Jeanette, Penn. She grew up on a farm in Huff, Penn., with her parents, brother Bill, and her pet pig Carmichael. She left the farm and attended Indiana University to become a musician. She was an extremely talented pianist (and organist), teaching music in many rural schools throughout Pennsylvania and then performing. She also was an early advocate, and practiced using music in working with special needs children. She and her
husband, Samuel T Casey, lived in Uniontown, Penn., and then moved to Mt Lebanon, Penn., in 1955, where they raised their two children and she continued teaching in her home.
When Sam retired from U.S. Steel, in the ’70s, they bought into one of the first Apple stores in Pittsburgh. Although she had never touched a computer, she dove into it, and learned software that transcribed music from a keyboard. She traveled teaching this around the country. In 1992 they retired again, and moved to Belgrade Lakes, Maine, becoming active in the Union Church and the Belgrade Regional Health Center.
Although she left the farm, and never looked back, she still had a deep love of animals – always having a beloved dog, cat and various other ‘creatures’ – even caring for baby pigs for her daughter.
Imogene was predeceased by her son, Sean Casey, brother Lt Col William Shomo, and husband Samuel Casey. She is survived by her daughter, Kerry Casey of Mt Vernon, Maine, and several dear friends who were dedicated to her the last several years as her health failed. The family is thankful for the marvelous care she received at Woodlands, and very recently Beacon Hospice.
If you would like to make a donation in her memory, in recognition of her love of music and animals, donations can be made to New England Music Camp c/o Kerry, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME 04330 or the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd, Waterville, ME 04901.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
