M. Louise (Kirby) Cornwell, 91

M. Louise (Kirby) Cornwell of Chestertown died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in her home. She was 91.

Mrs. Cornwell was born Jan. 31, 1915, daughter of the late Charles W. Sr. and Stella (Townsend) Kirby.

She was a 50-year resident of Montclair and Westfield, N.J., returning to Chestertown in 1987.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Thomas Cornwell, in 1993; three brothers, John Kirby, James Kirby and Randolph Kirby; and three sisters, LaVinia Kirby, Goldey Pinter and Vivian Cuneo.

She is survived by a daughter, Norma Bortas of Chestertown; a brother, Charles W. Kirby Jr. of Chestertown; a sister, Alice Perkowski of New Jersey; five grandchildren, Tom Hevers and John Hevers, both of Maryland, Vivian McDonald of Port Royal, Va., Janice Prescott of Woodbridge, Va., and Laurie Ramirez of Colorado; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St., Galena, where friends may call one hour prior.

Burial will be in Chester Cemetery, Chestertown.

Memorials may be offered to Disabled Veterans International, 539 Knower St., Toledo, Ohio 43609.