BANGOR - Lillian Emma Stone Esty, 94, of Bangor and formerly of Augusta, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at a Bangor health care facility. She was born Dec. 19, 1913, in South Vassalboro, the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Berry) Stone. She was a graduate of Cony High School, class of 1931. She later attended the University of Maine in Orono and graduated from Colby College in 1936. Lillian was a longtime resident of Augusta, where she was employed by the state Adjutant General's Office for many years. Mrs. Esty belonged to many organizations and was a life member of Green Street United Methodist Church. She wintered in Florida many seasons after retirement. Her love of music and dancing earned her many blue ribbons in the dance communities and was not limited to ballroom and square dancing. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Richard B. Esty; and her sons, Larry R. Esty and Kenneth L. Esty. She is survived by her son, William F. Esty and his wife, Sally, of Bangor; daughter-in-law Donna Esty, of Skowhegan; granddaughters Kimberly Burnham and her husband, Dale, of Windham, Sue Angell and her husband, William, of South Portland, Deborah Shirley and her husband, Ronald, of Pennsylvania, Heather Esty, of Lewiston, Lisa Daniel and her husband, David, of Old Town, and Ellen Esty, of Westbrook; grandsons Michael Esty and his wife, Bonnie, of Gorham, Steve Esty and his wife, Robin, of Skowhegan, and John Esty, of New York City; along with nine great-grandchildren whom she adored. Lillian so enjoyed her life in Augusta, with fond memories of Avis Cripps and Fairlee Stone. Relatives and friends may visit 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St. in Augusta with a service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at the Forest Grove Cemetery. www.khrfuneralhomes.com