SEARSPORT — Pearl H. (Shute) Seekins, 94, of Searsport, passed away on March 23, 2016, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, surrounded by her family. Pearl was born on Hagan Mountain on Nov. 26, 1921, to Manley T. and Velma (Ashworth) Shute.

Pearl was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother; she was also a wonderful friend to many people. She was very proud of her family, loved holidays and family get-togethers, or any chance to spend time with her family and friends.

Pearl was a member of the Stockton Springs Community Church. She was most proud of her role as one of the Steeple People; baking many blueberry pies, which were normally sold before the bake sale even started. She prayed when the steeple was taken down that she would live long enough to see it put back up. Pearl's prayers were answered on Oct. 18, 2013, when the steeple was raised to the roof of the Stockton Springs Community Church.

Pearl was spirited with a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Pearl is predeceased by her parents; four brothers; two sisters; her husband, Russell C. Seekins and two children: a daughter, Edna P. (Seekins) Clegg; and a son, Clifford M Seekins. She is survived by her son, Harold R Seekins and his wife, Jane; her daughter-in-law, Harriet M. Seekins; her son-in-law, Carl Q. Clegg; four sisters; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at Stockton Springs Community Church.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home