Obituary of Elizabeth E. Blethen

Elizabeth E. Blethen, 95, wife of the late Lloyd V. Blethen, Sr., passed February 2, 2026 at her home. She was born Sept 19, 1930 in Castle Hill, the daughter of Freeman and Viola (Voilette) York.

Elizabeth grew up in Aroostook County and went to school in Castle Hill. She married Lloyd in August 1946 and was a dedicated homemaker providing a wonderful home to her family. Elizabeth loved to read, crochet and knit and loved having her grandchildren spend time at her home. She and her husband enjoyed family trips and especially enjoyed snowmobiling and camping.

Surviving are five children, Constance Leppert of Bangor, Marilyn Brewer of Presque Isle, Doug Blethen and his wife, Patricia of Brunswick, Diane Breeding and her husband, Flint of Anna, Texas and Matthew Blethen and his wife, Rebecca of Springfield, VA; grandchildren, Stacy Thompson, Melissa Clark, Timothy Leppert, Heather Fletcher, Erinn Kennedy, Brian Blethen, Jennifer Blethen, Justin Breeding, Garrison Breeding, Jessica Blethen and Amanda Blethen; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; one brother, Alden York of Presque Isle. She was predeceased by her son, Lloyd “Chip” Blethen in 2024 and by a grandson, Tristan Blethen.

Family and friends may visit 4 – 6 PM Friday Feb. 20, 2026 at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. A graveside committal and burial will take place in the spring at Fairmont Cemetery, Presque Isle. For those who wish, memorial gifts may be made to a charity of choice. Messages and memories may be shared with her family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.