Regina P. Ernest, 94, cherished wife of more than 60 years to the late Roland C. Ernest, died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. She was born in Palmyra, Maine, on Oct. 31, 1918, to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Thompson) Parkman. Regina lived in Maine until shortly after her marriage to Roland, when they moved to Plainville, Conn.

There they raised three children and lived for many years before moving to Nokomis, Fla., where they enjoyed many happy and fulfilling retirement years. After the loss of her husband, Regina moved to Greenbank to live with her son and daughter-in-law. She was a loving wife, mother and friend.

Besides being a wonderful cook, she was an accomplished seamstress and knitter who was able to master any craft or artistic endeavor that she undertook, and she enjoyed teaching these skills to others.

Wherever she lived, Regina was a caring and thoughtful member of the community, giving generously of her time and talents to many charitable activities, especially through her local church.

She was truly a special lady who will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. Regina is survived by her children Judith Pratt and her husband Reginald of Neskowin, Ore.; Martha Plona and her husband Frank of Collinsville, Conn.; and Russell Ernest and his wife Debra Richardson of Greenbank; her grandchildren Lisa Clagett of Neskowin, Ore.; and Andrew and Christopher Plona of Collinsville, Conn.; and many dear relatives and friends in Connecticut, Maine, Florida and on Whidbey Island.

She was predeceased by two brothers and four sisters, her granddaughter Tammie Triplett and her grandson Larry Plona. A celebration of her life will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Coupeville United Methodist Church. A private burial will be held in Connecticut at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Regina’s memory may be made to the Coupeville United Methodist Church, PO Box 566, Coupeville, WA, 98239.