TILL, Harriet Dobbins, 78, of Richmond, formerly of Portsmouth, N.H., died Saturday, January 22, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Levison S. Till; stepson, William Till (Karen); and stepdaughter, Judith Lepelley; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her mother, Ruby Kelly Dobbins; three sisters, Rebecca Bubar, Judith Murdock and Dottie Rose Higgins (Dennis); also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, James Dobbins; stepson-in-law, Brad Lepelley; and brother-in-law, Steve Murdock. Mrs. Till graduated as valedictorian of her high school class at Jonesport High School. She was the owner of Morse Jewelers in Machias, Maine and will be fondly remembered by her friends at the Portsmouth Country Club.
A celebration of her life will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .