Ina Florence Merry

  Noted events in her life were:

• Residence, 7 Apr 1930, Rockport, Knox, Maine, United States.

• Residence, 1935, Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• Residence, 10 Apr 1940, Northport, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• Residence, 17 Apr 1950, Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.

• Obituary: Bangor Daily News, 25 Oct 2010, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States.
KNOX -- Ina Florence (Merry) Moulton, 88, went to her heavenly home Oct. 22, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1922, in Swanville, the daughter of John and Sadie (Dyer) Merry.
She attended school in Belfast. She moved her family to Thorndike in 1954 with her husband, Irving. Together they raised three sons and five daughters. She attended church throughout her life, most recently Brooks Pentecostal. Our mom was a special person, opening her home to family and friends, providing delicious meals to anyone who'd stop to visit. At Christmastime her home was filled with fun and laughter, all anticipating her special treats of popcorn balls, needhams, fudge and punch. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren, and going for rides, especially when she ended up at a yard sale, which was her favorite pastime. Mom was always warm and gentle, kind and caring, selfless and humble. She taught many lessons and warmed many hearts. She was very proud of and deeply loved her family, and her family deeply loved her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Irving; brothers, Earle, John and Elwood Merry; and sister, Marie Opdahl. She is survived by her three sons and their wives, Norman and Betty Moulton of Belfast, Reggie and Lola Moulton of Florida, and Gary and Lee Moulton, also of Florida; five daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Roy Greeley of Knox, Beverly and Paul Davis of Exeter, Gail Moulton of Stockton Springs, Cheryl and Edgar Ashey of Searsport, and Pam and Jeffrey Buxton of Hampden; 23 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Millie and husband, Lloyd Sylvester, of Searsport and Ruthie Robbins of Belfast; a brother, Ervin and Faustina Merry of Belfast; and sisters-in-law, Delores Merry, Hazel Merry, Barbara Davis and Martha Tweedie.
Family and friends are invited to call 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Brooks Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Matt Shaw officiating. Burial will be afterward at Center Cemetery, Thorndike. At Ina's request, those who wish may make donations in her memory to Brooks Pentecostal Church, 178 Monroe Highway, Brooks, ME 04921.

Ina married Irving Norman Moulton on 1 Jun 1940 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States. (Irving Norman Moulton was born on 10 Jul 1918 in Lincolnville, Waldo, Maine, United States, died on 23 Dec 1996 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States and was buried in Thorndike Center Cemetery, Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Newspaper Article: Republican Journal, 10 Jun 1965, Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Moulton of Knox, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a reception at the Knox grange hall on June 1.
The former Ina Merry and Irving Moulton were married on June 1, 1940, by Perley Andrew of Searsport, at the Belfast Church of God.
Mr. and Mrs. Moulton have eight children, Norman and Reginald of Knox, Gary of Thorndike, and five girls all at home, Sandra, Beverly, Gail, Cheryl and Pamela. They have two grandchildren, Gregg, and Cindy Moulton.
A three-tiered white and silver anniversary cake, topped with white and silver wedding wedding bells, was presented to the couple from their daughter, Sandra. Mrs. Betty Moulton presented corsages to the couple. Mrs. Moulton wore a red and white rose from Mr. Moulton and Mr. Moulton, a white carnation.
Refreshments were served. A cake made by Mrs. Mildred Hanson and Mrs. Rita Moulton was served with the anniversary cake.
Clara Hustus of Brooks cut and served the anniversary cake.
Mrs. Marie Sylvester of Searsport and Mrs. Ruth Robbins of Belfast were in charge of the gift table.
Mr. and Mrs. Moulton received many lovely gifts.
Guests present included, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sylvester, Paul, David, Daniel, Michael, and Peter, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murray, all of Searsport; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stubbs, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ryan and son, Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hustus and baby, Carol Hustus, Clara, Dale, Wanda, and Robert Hustus, all of Brooks; Roy Greeley of Freedom; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sparrow, Mrs. Joanne Philbrick and Scott, all of Winterport.
Also Shirley Gibbs, Carol, Linda, Ernie, Judy, Sheryl, all of Jackson; Mrs. Edmund Moody of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Robbins and Peter; Mr. and Mrs. John Merry, Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Merry, Judy and Jeffery, all of Belfast; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Moulton and Cindy of Thorndike; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Moulton, Sandra, Beverly, Gail, Cheryl, and Pamela Moulton, and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Moulton, all of Knox.