Hester D. Caswell

Medway and Montville – Hester D Caswell, 88, wife of the late Samuel J. Caswell, Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born May 16, 1934, in Medway, the daughter of Lloyd L. and Viola S. (Burleigh) Downs.

Hester grew up in Medway and attended school there. Hester’s life revolved around her family, whether it be attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting and school events, family get togethers, or spending time playing cards and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God in East Millinocket for over 60 years and considered her church family her family. Hester touched the lives of those in her family and community in countless ways, and her impact will be felt by many for years to come.,

She is survived by five children, Sam Caswell, Jr., Lester Caswell and his wife Kathy, Wendy Pennell and her husband Arthur Fuller, Viola DeWitt, and Jo Beth Caswell; eight grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; two sisters, Emily Kelly and Charity Tucker; a brother Jack Downs; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Hester will also be missed by a special friend Phyllis Fuller and her son Jeff, and a special niece Judy Curtis. In addition to her parents and her husband, Hester was predeceased by a son Roger Caswell, four brothers, Gary Downs, Henry Downs, Harold Downs, and Lloyd “Buck” Downs; and a sister, Judy Barlow.

Friends are invited to visit with the family 6-8 PM Friday, May 12 at the Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack Street, Millinocket. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Saturday, May 13 at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 2 Orchard Street, East Millinocket with the Rev. Kendall Sperrey, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the Grindstone Cemetery, Medway. Messages of condolence may be expressed at Hester’s Book of Memories at www.lamsonfh.com.