Obituary of Lillian M. Chamberlain

Lillian M. Butcher Esaias Chamberlain, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at her home in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Lillian was born February 14, 1918 in Millerton PA, to parents Harry and Ruby Butcher. She attended Millerton High School graduating in 1936. In 1940, Lil would marry Richard (Dick) Esaias. In 1949 they moved to a farm in Columbia Crossroads, PA. It was there she raised her four children. In 1965, they moved to Blossburg, where Lil worked as a clerk at the 5 & 10 store and later as an assistant manager of Widmanns. In 1980, she retired to DeLand Florida with husband Laverne (Pete) Chamberlain where she lived until moving back to PA in April, 2011. As one of 12 children, Lillian developed a love and dedication to her family. The ultimate matriarch, she inspired this same sense of family devotion in everyone around her. To her, any free time was family time. Lil loved to play cards, bingo, and go camping while taking any and all opportunities to involve even the youngest family member. Many of us learned how to play and win thanks to Lil. Her strong competitive nature taught us the importance of giving our best, and inspired us to set out and accomplish even our loftiest goals. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents Harry Butcher and Ruby Smith, husbands; Richard (Dick) Esaias and Laverne (Pete) Chamberlain, Mother-in-law Grace Edwards, Father-in-law George Edwards, brothers; Harry Butcher, Harold Butcher, Bob Butcher, Raymond Butcher, and Bill Butcher, sisters; Blanche Gregory, Mary Rusin, Carol Morrison, and Hazel Toothacker. Also, preceding Lillian in death are her brother-in-laws; Sam Gregory, Mike Rusin, Jack Toothacker, Bill Tanner, Guy Houser, and Des McCann, Sister-in-laws; Margaret Butcher, Margareta Butcher, Doris Butcher, Agnes Butcher, Irene Butcher, and Ellen McCann, step-son Gale Chamberlain, and step-son-in-law Robert Bovier. Lillian is survived by her sisters Phyllis Houser, Ruby Tanner and her brother-in-law George Morrison, her children Kathy Young, Sherry (Jake) Wrisley, Ruby (John) Driebelbies, and son Wyatt (Rick) (Faye) Esaias, her step-children; Tim (Colleen) Chamberlain, Terry Chamberlain, Donna (Babe) Bovier, and Sandy Chamberlain Wood (Jim). In addition, Lil is survived by her grandchildren Cindy (David) Saska, Kipper (Darlene) Burleigh, Anita (Roger) Bellows, Cam (Mary) Wrisley, Tristen and Troy Esaias, Ryan (Alicia) Welch, Dixie (Mike) Williams, Samantha and Patrick Driebelbies, her step-grandchildren; Mike (Ginnie) Chamberlain, Joe (Judi) Chamberlain, Judy (Dave) Johnston, Julie (Kevin) Comfort, Lori (John) DeWitt, and Dan (Beth) Chamberlain, Sharayah, Noelle, Christianna, Kayla, Noah, and Jeremiah Chamberlain, Corey Chamberlain, Robbi (Cindy) Bovier, Keith (Theresa) Bovier, Scott Bovier, Jan (Maureen) Bovier, and Marnie Bovier-King. She is survived by great- grandchildren; Zack, Colton, and Jake Saska, Mason Bellows, Bo, Brock, Brent, and Brody Burleigh, Melanie and Missy Jo Welch, Anthony and Jasmine Williams; her step-great-Granchildren; Korin Terry, Emily and Evan Chamberlain, Jessie Bovier, Megan and Destiny Bovier, Dianne, Jack, Lilly, and Emily Coons, Esther, Hillary, and Trace Bovier, Kyle, Sean, Vanessa, and Austin King, Jamie (Natalie)Taylor, Rachael Taylor, Joe (Kelly) Chamberlain, Chad, Addison and Mallory Chamberlain, Jordan Johnston, Travis (Melanie) Scott, Madilynn Scott, Tyler Comfort, Brandi Butcher, Derreck DeWitt, and Kyle Chamberlain. Lil is also survived by her dearest friend Jackie Cady of Deland, and her trusted companion Dazie. At her request, no funeral or viewing will be held; instead a graveside service will be conducted in Blossburg, Pa, July 4, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jasmine Wellness Fund @ Citizens & Northern Bank, 1085 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933 Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Mansfield, PA assisted the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com