Birth date: Jul 18, 1921 Death date: Jul 18, 2015
Esther MacNeill Friend, age 94, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, 10 days shy of her 95th birthday at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was born in Attleboro, MA, on July 28, 1920, daughter of the late Robert Read Obituary
Esther was an incredible woman who mentored me in the first show I ever directed - A Midsummer Nights Dream at Possums when I was still in high school. She gave me strength that I still feel today as a professional director in Philadelphia, and I will never forget her courage and spirit.
What a inspiration she was to all of us! I will not forget her what a joyous soul!
I am so honored to have had the chance to see her in her last performance at Possum Point. She was simply wonderful.
I sure do miss you! You were one of the brightest and best. Always reading, always learning, always laughing and smiling. You have been such an amazing influence on my life and I will miss riding to the theatre with you, running lines, sharing a stage and just being in your fabulous presence. Love you always.
In the words of Gerald Manley Hopkins:"Her prime of life-cut down too soon By death-as thmorning flower at noon...."
Rest in peace in Gods loving arms
Esther is an inspiration to me and many others with her humor, honesty, warmth, fortitude and everlasting curiosity.
I am blessed to have known Esther as a beloved friend, companion, mentor and neighbor from the day I moved to Lewes. She will always be remembered.
I had known Esther only a brief time but we had such great plans for theater in Lewes. She was a wonderful friend and co-worker. We will try and build a program her ein Lewes in her honor.
To know Esther was to lover her, she was the most amazing woman I have ever known and I am sad to read of her passing but glad that her life was long and she lived it fuly.
Doug, Vicki and Friend Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ester was a true inspiration in the selfless way she lived her life. Much love to you all.
Today I received an electronic message- informing me of Esther's passing. I met Esther, at the Possum Point Player's reading group, January 2001. Esther was the facilitator. Esther was one of the most generous, practical, fun loving, hard working, interesting, admired by teens and adults alike, a researcher into history, book writer and modest individual- I ever had the privilege to know.
I will always remember Esther and will miss her so much.
My sincere condolences to Esther's sons and family.
