DEXTER- Vonnie A. Patchell, 82, died December 7, 2010 surrounded by her family at a Dover-Foxcroft nursing home. She was born November 17, 1928 in Dexter, a daughter of Eustice and Flora (Dulac) Clukey. Vonnie grew up in Dexter and was best known for her years working as a Registered Nurse at Plummer Memorial Hospital. She touched many lives during her lifetime. Vonnie loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. She enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona for many years.
She is survived by her sister Maxine and husband Roland Bernier of Winter Haven, FL; a daughter, Sally Fanjoy of Dexter; one grandchild Shawna Miyamoto, of Dexter. Vonnie will be sadly missed by several nephews, nieces and close friends in Maine and Arizona.
In keeping with Vonnie's wishes, there will be a spring graveside service at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.