Alton Bay, NH

Alena Marie( Mac Quarrie) Bemis, age 92, died at Genesis Health Care Center, Wolfeboro, NH on September 17th, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Born September 30th, 1923 in Weston, MA, she resided in Rockland, MA and Dade City, FL before settling in Alton Bay, NH. She worked as an inspector at Raytheon Company during WWII prior to marrying the late John Clayton Bemis of West Bridgewater, MA. Marie was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, Alton Bay Garden Club, and National Audubon Society. Her expertise as an amateur ornithologist was well known.

She is survived by 4 children;

Clayton A. Bemis and wife Janet of Buzzards Bay, MA and Union Hall, VA

John M. Bemis and wife Bette of N. Berwick, ME

Claudia M. Condiff and husband Robert of Union Hall, VA

Mark S. Bemis and wife Michelle of Alton Bay, NH

9 grandchildren;

Brian E. Bemis(Donna) of Halifax, MA.; John C. Bemis(Keri) of East Taunton, MA; Heather D. Taylor of Bridgewater, MA; Matthew W. Bemis of Bedford, MA; Kathryn M. Fournier(Rob) of Haverhill, MA; Michele A. Reedy(John) of Nottingham, MD; Daniel W. Bemis of Alton, NH; Jacob E. Bemis (Aimee) of Roslindale, MA; Nathan M. Bemis of Alton Bay, NH.

10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH on Saturday, September 24th,2016 from 10-11am with a service at 11am. Interment will follow at New Riverside Cemetery on Route 28S in Alton. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend the reception immediately after the interment at the American Legion on Rt 28N in Alton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: National Audubon Society, 60 Pineland Dr #209, New Gloucester, ME 04260 or Alzheimers Association national office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue,Fl 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.