Title
Mrs.
Last Name
Dustin
First Name
Frances
Middle Name
E.
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Eureka,CA
Date of Birth
Place of Death
Dexter,ME
Date of Death
0000-08-18
Publication
DHS Scrapbook 1975-77
Obituary
MRS. CHARLES DUSTIN DEXTER — Frances E. Dustin, widow of Charles Dustin, died Aug. 18 at her home in Dexter. She was born in Eureka, Calif., daughter of George and Josephine (Foley) Gillette. She was a member of the First Universalist Church in Dexter, the Ladies Aid, Boneka Club, Rebecca Western Chapter of the DAR, and Wassookeag Chapter No. 44, OES. She was secretary to the late Owen Brewster when he was governor of Maine and his administrative assistant while he was U.S. Senator from Maine. She was the first lady to walk upon the U.S. Senate floor while it was in session. Since her retirement she had resided in Dexter. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Eben Whitcomb of Ellsworth, a niece, and a nephew. A .funeral service will be held at the Crosby Funeral Home in Dexter at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter. Friends wishing may make donations to the First Universalist Church or to the Heart Fund.