Virginia Pease, obituary
CUSHING — Virginia Althea “Ginny” Wilson Pease, 85, passed away March 31, 2015, with her family by her side, at Quarry Hill in Camden, after a period of declining health.
Born in Rockland on April 24, 1929, she was the daughter of Albert W. Sr., and Alzada M. “Sadie” Larrabee Wilson. She was educated in local schools and attended Rockland High School.
In the 1950s, she worked at the Park and Strand Theaters, Sylvania, Gwen’s Dress Shop and Brackett’s Drug Store.
In 1950 she married Carlton H. Pease. The couple lived most of their married lives in Thomaston, until moving to Cushing in 1983. It was there that they built a new house together. Ginny worked at Carlton's side on their lobster boat, V.J., as his sternwoman, until Carlton's passing in 1986.
In 1988 Ginny married Kenneth Jacobson Sr. After divorcing, they remained friends.
She enjoyed regular visits from her “Mini Man,” Sam Johnson.
In addition to her husband and parents, Ginny was predeceased by her siblings, Pauline Monroe, Marion “Mary” Polk and Albert Wilson Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Joan P. Harlow and her wonderful son-in-law, Rick, of Cushing; her adored grandson, Bryce, his beautiful wife, Lindsay, and their precious son, Grady, all of Thomaston; her loyal brother-in-law, Donald Jacobson and his dog, Bubba, of St. George, who visited with her many times weekly; her step-children, Kenneth “Jake” and Wendy Jacobson of Appleton, and Steve and Rose Jacobson; her step-grandchildren, Christine and David Miller and their children, Nick and Lauren, all of St. George, and Julie and Brian Cyr and their children, Katy and Nolan, of Portland; her best friend, Bernice “Bunny” Burakowski of Cushing; as well as many other niece, nephews and friends.
No services will be held. Ginny's ashes will be scattered in front of her Cushing home.
The family will be forever grateful for the loving care given to Ginny by her Quarry Hill family, while at the Skilled and Long Term Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thomaston Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 299, Thomaston, ME 04861, or Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.
Cremation is in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.
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