Eddington - Annette Marie Oxley, 74, wife of Edward E. Oxley passed away October 14, 2010 at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born July 26, 1936 in Fredericton, N.B., Canada, daughter of the late Wilmont and Madeline (Chase) Kelley. Annette grew up in Saint John N.B., Canada where she lived for over 20 years before moving to the United States. She worked as a personal lines insurance agent for many years until she met Ed, and became a stay-at-home mother to her daughter Lisa and Ed's son Josh. Annette enjoyed music, dancing, traveling and for many years enjoyed winters in Florida. Annette's sense of humor will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ed Oxley, of Eddington, daughter Lisa Hall and husband Tim, of Winterport, Josh Oxley and wife Ning, of Monroe,Steve Oxley and wife Slyvia, of Carmel, Alan Oxley of Bangor, Bonnie Small of Dedham and Katherine Goodine, of Bangor; one sister, June Gunter of Saint John, N.B.; one brother, Jack Kelley and wife Elaine, of Saint John, N.B.; one aunt, Doris Currier of Lincoln; one uncle David Chase of Lincoln and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A family committal will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Jonathan Eddy Cemetery, Eddington. Following the committal everyone is invited to a celebration of Annette's life at 1:00 P.M. at the Hampden Snowmobile Club, 844 Western Avenue, Hampden. Memorial gifts may be made to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 B, Mt. Hope Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com