Edna I. Cullen

    Cullen, Edna C., 80, February 7, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Spring interment to be held in the Sherman Corner Cemetery, Sherman.
    Edna I. Cullen, 80, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2011 after a courageous struggle with cancer. She was born in Howland, the youngest child of Edward and Beatrice (Cullins) Brackett.
    Most of her childhood years were spent in Stacyville, where she later met the love of her life, William “Bill” Cullen. They were married in 1946, making their home in Stacyville, where they raised their four sons. Edna & Bill were longtime members of the Calvary Baptist Church in Stacyville, where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years. Edna was a devoted wife, mother and nana. Everyone who knew her considered her a friend. Edna and Bill shared 63 years together before his passing on June 10, 2010.
    In addition to her beloved husband Bill, Edna was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Alfred Brackett. She is survived by her four sons and their wives, Jerry and Rebecca of Patten, William and Nancy of Woodridge, NY, Brent and Susan of Patten and Matthew and Holly of Hudson; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Shirley and his wife, Carolee Brackett, of Mattawamkeag; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
    A service of remembrance will be held on February 10 at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Stacyville, with Pastor Donnie Willigar officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon until the time of the service. Spring interment will be at the Sherman Corner Cemetery, Sherman.
    The family would like to send heartfelt thanks to Dr. Abouleish, Dr. Blagdon, the Hospice of Aroostook team and the staff of Mtn. Heights HCF for the loving care provided to our special lady in her last days.
    In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either Hospice of Aroostook, 2 Water St., Houlton, 04730, or Mtn. Heights HCF, P.O. Box 240, Patten, 04765. Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home.
    “Well done good and faithful servant…Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matt 25:23.