1931 – 2014

SOUTH PARIS — Lila K. Bell, 82, of Buckfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 18, at Market Square Health Care Center with family at her side.

Lila was born in West Peru on Sept. 6, 1931, a daughter of Gerald and Gladys (Chenery) Knox. She graduated from Dixfield High School and was a hardworking woman her entire life. Most recall her years as a meat packer at Shaw’s Supermarket in Auburn. She also worked locally as a caregiver and apple-packer.

Spending time with family and friends was most important to Lila throughout her life. She enjoyed dancing, music, camping, bowling, gardening, the local coffee “clutch,” cooking, having a cold glass of “grape juice,” playing cards and feeding the birds. She whistled when she was happy and kept you wondering what she was up to with her mischievous smile. Her family is blessed with tending to her collection of dolls, knick-knacks and beautiful crocheted creations.

In her earlier years, Lila was known to partake in a game of softball, tossed a mean horseshoe and loved “trumping” her opponent in a romping game of cards! She was a member of the John D. Long American Legion Auxiliary, which will greatly miss her macaroni and cheese.

Although her last couple of years waivered from her active lifestyle, memories of her earlier days will carry on with all of us.

Surviving is her son, Butch Gammon; daughter, Vickie Gammon; two granddaughters, Dawn (Saunders) Blackstone and Renee (Gammon) Spear; one grandson, Travis Gammon; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Muriel Buswell; and two brothers, Jim and Gene Knox. She is also survived by stepsons Gene, Graham and George Bell; and stepdaughter, Sharlene, and their families.

She was predeceased by her husband, Garland Bell; daughter, Deb Saunders; and siblings, Kenneth, Annie, Elaine, Verlie, Velma and Bobby.

The family wishes to express thanks to the Market Square Health Care staff, Beacon Hospice, Dr. Eshleman and his staff and Pauline.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.