Avis V. “E-E” Skillings, 85 died Monday November 13th in Brockton Hospital, Brockton, after a period of failing health.
Born in Boston, daughter of the late George H. and Mildred (Linnell) Skillings She was raised in Rockland and attended Rockland schools.
Avis ”E-E” was a member of the Universalist Church of Abington and sang in the choir, also a long time member of the Abington Grange, Abington Friendly Folks Club, of which she was treasurer for several years.
She enjoyed spending time with her many nieces and nephews also great nieces and nephews. She spent many wonderful vacations traveling with her long time dear friend the late Helen L.Lombard
She is survived by her brother and 2 sisters, Robert Skillings, Helen Titus and Hazel Skillings;also 16 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Donald and Paul Skillings.
Her Funeral will be held Saturday November 18th at 10:30 A.M in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Route 58 at the Rotary Circle) Whitman. Burial will be in the Mt Vernon Cemetery, Abington, MA .Visiting hours Friday November 17th 2-4 and 7-9. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Abington Grange,833 Washington Street ,Abington, MA.02351