Achorn, Susan E., 71, Fort Fairfield, in Presque Isle, March 20, 2009. Spring interment will be held at the Green Ridge Cemetery, Caribou. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
FORT FAIRFIELD – Susan E. Achorn, 71, wife of the late Lester H. Achorn, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 20, 2009 in Presque Isle. She was born October 31, 1937 in Caribou, the daughter of Ralph and Thelma (Lovely) Shaw. She was a graduate of the Caribou High School Class of 1955 and was married to Lester H. Achorn on October 21, 1961. Susan had been employed for many years by Interstate Foods of Fort Fairfield as a quality control/shift supervisor. She was a dedicated member of the Fort Fairfield United Parish Church, where she served as a Lay Minister and was a member of the United Parish Women. Susan had been Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Goodwill Chapter Number 85, Fort Fairfield. Susan touched the lives of many and brought joy to the hearts of all who knew her through her never ending kindness.
In addition to her parents, Susan was predeceased by her husband Lester on September 14, 2004; one brother, Royal “Roger” Shaw. She is survived by five daughters, Carrie Shaw and her husband Steve of Fort Fairfield, Carla MacFarline and her husband Wayne of Presque Isle, Carmen Bourgoine of Caribou, Amy Russell and her husband David of Madawaska, Leslie Achorn and her companion Peter Page of Limestone; seven grandchildren, Jason Russell of Fort Rucker, AL, Justin Kinney of Old Orchard Beach, David Ferrier of Almyra, NY, Margo Ferrier of Fort Fairfield, Mallory Ferrier of Presque Isle, Matthew Russell of Madawaska, Riley Parady of Caribou; two brothers, Eugene R. Shaw and his wife Mary Alice of Columbus, GA, Arnold C. Shaw of Carlisle, PA; two sisters, Maxine Higgins of Fort Fairfield, Florence Preble of Springfield; several nieces and nephews.
Friends called Monday, March 23, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the United Parish Church, 4 Church Street, Fort Fairfield with the Rev. Diane Langworthy officiating. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held in the church reception area, following the funeral service. Spring interment will be held at the Green Ridge Cemetery, Caribou. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Achorn to the United Parish Church Memorial Fund, c/o of Joyce Plant, 45 Brunswick Avenue, Fort Fairfield, 04742. Envelopes are available at both the funeral home and church.
