Pixie Beal Obituary (1958

HALLOWELL -- Pixie Lynn Beal, 50, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday morning, Dec. 13, 2008.She was born in Bangor on April 28, 1958. She was the daughter of Curt E. Beal and Louise Lathbury Beal. She was a 1975 graduate of Hall-Dale High School and attended the University of Maine. She lived most of her life in the Hallowell area.One of her passions was cooking and, for most of her life, she worked in the food industry in many restaurants in the Augusta area.Pixie lived a passionate life filled with books, music, food and many friends. She was loved by many. She is survived by her brother, Carl Vincent Beal and his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Matthew and Kelsey, of Sanford. In addition, she will be truly missed by the multitude of friends she made during her life, both near and far.There will be no public visiting hours. A gathering to celebrate her life is being planned and a private committal will be held in the spring.Condolences may be expressed via the Staples Funeral Home Web site at http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com