FARMINGTON – Phyllis E. Partridge, 92, of Wilton passed peacefully on Nov. 21, 2014 at Edgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center.
She was born on Oct. 3, 1922, in Jay, the fourth of eight children to Leslie and Cora Adams. Phyllis attended East Wilton Grammar School and graduated from Wilton Academy in 1940. After graduation she went to work in the Woolen Mill and married Vinton L. Partridge Sept. 21, 1940. She also worked at Livermore Shoe Co., Farmington Shoe Co., and the Wilton Tannery.
Phyllis was a member of the Wilton Extension, Wilton Rebekah’s Lodge, Wilton United Methodist Church, and bowled with the Senior’s League for several years.
She enjoyed much social time with friends and family at their camp in Rockwood on the West Outlet. She also enjoyed many activities such as fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, skiing, knitting, crocheting, sliding parties, and camping. One group of her and Vint’s friends camped together each summer for 45 years.
Phyllis enjoyed her life with Vint during their 62 years of marriage, most of which they lived in the Brown neighborhood, now known as Orchard Drive. She had five children whom she was very proud of; three daughters: Eleanor Gilbert and companion Jeff Nickerson of Industry, Judith Plummer and companion John Lien of Florida, Anita McFarlane and husband Jeff of Industry; two sons: Vinton Partridge Jr. and wife Toni of South Carolina, and Donald Partridge and wife Lucille of Wilton. She also leaves seven grandchildren: Teresa, David, Michael, Jeremy, Christopher, Kelly, and Julie; 12 great-grandchildren: Douglas, Kyle, Elijah, Erin, Justin, Owen, Tristin, Samuel, Isabella, Catherine, Eben, and Tucker; two great-great-grandchildren: Kayla and Abby; her sister Beverly McDaniel of Livermore, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, a sister Charlotte, five brothers, a son-in-law Owen, a grandson-in-law Zach, and a great-granddaughter Melissa.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 at Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Svc. 108 Court St. Farmington. A memorial service will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Laura Church officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Wilton Area Food Pantry P.O.Box 517 Wilton, ME. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsmcfarlane.com.
Sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady .
My condolences to the family. Jack Mills.
Condolences to the family. Phyllis we’ll see you on the other side.
She was a wonderful,gracious lady. My sympathies to her family..
Phyllis was a lovely lady, always stopped to talk with me. She bought a second hand Buick from me, which I should have kept, and drove it proudly everywhere she went for a number of years. RIP my friend.. My condolences to Phyllis’s famliy.
Eleanor and Terry and family, please accept my deepest sympathy.
To the family of Phylis; Memories will sustain you. I enjoyed Phylis when I would see her around. Always friendly and interested in the family. She was such a good sport. RIP Phylis.
Many years ago,Vint and Phyllis and Don were good friendly neighbors to me in the Brown Neighborhood.~~~~Russ
Phyllis enjoyed life to the very end. She was a beautiful and caring person. My prayers and condolences go out to her family.
Thoughts and prayers with the Patridge Family
To the Partridge family,
Your mother was a gracious lady and well-liked. She raised a wonderful family. I know she will be missed by you all.
Thinking of you and hoping fond memories will help you in the coming days.
Take care, Rhoda Bottiggi MacMaster
My sincere condolences to the Partridge family. Phyllis was a sweet lady who I always enjoyed talking with when living in Wilton and more recently at Edgewood.
May she rest in peace.
Don & Lucy, we are so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to the partridge family. I was in school with Eleanor,Judy and Vinton.Phyllis was a hard worker in the work place.I had some nice talks with Phyllis at Edgewood. My brother at Edgewood enjoyed Phyllis company very much,always talking about family and sports.Especially the Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
Eleanor and family I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Carol