Title
Mrs.
Last Name
Fanjoy
First Name
Bertha
Middle Name
M.
Maiden Name
Pelkie
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dexter, ME
Date of Birth
1939-12-11
Place of Death
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Date of Death
2005-04-06
Publication
Courtesy of TheDailyME
Obituary
BERTHA M. FANJOY DEXTER – Bertha M. Fanjoy, 65, died April 6, 2005 at a Dover-Foxcroft hospital. She was born December 11, 1939 at Dexter a daughter of Charles and Christine (Braley) Pelkie. She graduated from Dexter High School, Class of 1956. Bertha owned and operated Fanjoy Fuels for a number of years before she retired due to failing health. Previously she had been the office manager at Webber Fuel Oil in Dexter for many years. She was also the executive secretary of Plummer Hospital in Dexter in the 1970’s. She was a member of the Dexter United Methodist Church. She was a past member of the Dexter Town Council, and was instrumental in organizing the annual Dexter Days celebrations. Bertha will be remembered for her active involvement with the schools, especially Project Graduation, Sports Boosters, and the playground. She is survived by her husband Roger of Dexter; 3 sons, Michael and wife Brenda Fanjoy, Rob Fanjoy and fiancée Holly Weymouth, all of Michigan, and Roger, Jr., “Joe”, Fanjoy of Dexter; a daughter, Terri Walker and fiancé Rick Johnstone of Appleton; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandson. She was predeceased by a brother Allen, who died in 1941. A viewing and time of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday, April 9th, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 61 Main Street, Dexter. Graveside servicesA will be held later in the spring at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 654 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401.