Louisa Tilton Akselsen, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Louisa was born in Billerica, Massachusetts and raised in North Billerica, she was the only child of Elmer R. and Louisa K. Tilton. She graduated as valedictorian of Howe High, from Boston University with a degree in foreign languages and received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from Simmons College. During this time, she met her future husband, Hans Akselsen, and later raised a family with him in Chester, New Hampshire.

Louisa and Hans were founding members of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in Salem, New Hampshire, where she served as church librarian, Sunday school superintendent, and was active in the LCW. Later, she worshiped at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Nashua, New Hampshire until she moved to Maine and became a member at Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport. Her Christian faith was a driving force in her life. She enjoyed books and languages which gave her the tools to have deeper conversations about God’s Word.

While raising her family on Three Maples Farm in Chester, Louisa loved growing fruits and vegetables utilizing sustainable methods. On the farm they also raised pigs, geese, and hens.

Louisa was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 54 years Hans Akselsen (March 25, 1929 – January 20, 2013).

Louisa is survived by her daughter, Karen and husband Chris Stage (New Hampshire); son, Hans K. Akselsen (Maine); and her grandchildren Hans Akselsen II, Rebecca Akselsen, and Thomas Akselsen.

A celebration of life service will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport, Maine in the future, when we can all meet together in person again.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at directcremationofmaine.com