AUGUSTA – Esther Pattershall, 104, passed away on August 5, 2024. She was born on Feb. 23, 1920, in Clear Lake, Minn., the daughter of August and Johana Eckman.

She graduated from Crosby High School in Belfast in 1937 and married Harold Pattershall in August of 1941. When World War II started, Harold enlisted in the United States Army, and his first campaign was in North Africa. Esther worked at Bath Iron Works during the war years as a surveyor. She was a member of the ladies basketball team while there.

After the war, she and Harold started and ran two hardware stores, first in Winterport,

Maine and then in Augusta. They sold the Augusta store in 1958 and started a successful real estate business. Esther was a licensed real estate and insurance broker for 23 years.

Esther served on the Select Board in Winthrop (prior to the current Town Council form). She was a member of the Insurance Women of Central Maine, a past President of the Women’s Maine State Golf Association, a past President of Augusta Country Club’s Golf Association, a member of Loyal Daughters of East Winthrop Baptist Church, and a Charter Member of Americans Field Service of Winthrop.

An avid golfer, she spent many years at the Augusta Country Club and impressively had three holes-in-one after turning 70. She was also a talented bowler, attaining high averages in various league play. She loved bridge games and was active in those until age 96.

Among her many endeavors was baking, especially for church fairs and family. One grandson would request chocolate brownies; one pan for the family and one for him. She happily obliged.

She was predeceased by her husband Harold Pattershall. She is survived by son Alan Pattershall of East Winthrop; two grandsons Bradford and wife Sharon of Freeport, Todd and partner Becca of Readfield; four great granddaughters Eliza, Stella, Sofia and Isla; several nephews, nieces, and grand nephews and nieces.

We wish to thank those who cared for Esther so well at Glenridge Nursing Home in Augusta. You folks were great to her. A heartfelt thanks to two selfless ladies, Susan Bost and Diane Garcell. Esther always lit up when she saw you two. Susan had been with her for many years.

There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 62 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.