Elizabeth A Bodwell

Andover- Elizabeth A. Driscoll Bodwell 80, of Andover died Saturday September 8, 2012, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston on December 10, 1931 a daughter of the late Francis and Annie (Sullivan) Driscoll. As a young child she moved to Bath and had to overcome many hardships. Her strength helped her through life and she graduated from Morse High School in 1949, then went on to attend Bates College with a full boat scholarship and graduated in the class of 1953. Elizabeth married the love of her life James H. Bodwell on June 25, 1960. She was a homemaker and enjoyed following her two children in school activities, sports, being a room mom, and she was also the neighborhood mom and the party planner. She leaves her husband of 52 years James Bodwell of Andover a son Richard Bodwell, a daughter Deborah Bodwell- Travers, four grandsons Justin, Luke, Zack and Jimmy, a brother William Driscoll, two sisters Rosalie Hames and Mary Tucker, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters Katherine, Dorothy, Marguerite, and Beatrice and three brothers Frank, John and Daniel. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Elizabeth's life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Fortin Auburn Saturday September 15, at 2 PM. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 PM at the funeral home. A reception will be held following the service at The VFW Post, 1603 588 Minot Ave. Auburn, ME. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.