Esther Gaston, 83, of Mansfield, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Lexington Court Care Center. Born October 21, 1931 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Carson and Virginia (Pinyerd) Roller. A lifelong resident of Mansfield, Esther was a 1949 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She retired from Hartman Electric after 40 years and also worked at Meijer for eight years. Esther was a great mother who spent her time helping other people in need. She never let anyone spend a holiday alone. All people and animals were welcome at her home. She was an excellent cook. Her home cooked meals were enjoyed by all. Esther had been a member of Mansfield Eagles Aerie #336. She enjoyed writing poetry and also playing euchre, bowling, and spending time with her daughter and friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Gaston (Robert Loggins); sister, Joann Rice of Mansfield; sisters-in-law, Barb (Dick) Cowgill and Ann Gaston; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dorothy and Harry Gaston; husband, Robert Gaston; brother, Richard Roller (Wanda); and brothers-in-law, Eugene Beveridge (Marge), Billy Rice, and Wayne Gaston.
The family would like to thank Lexington Court Care Center and Harbor Light Hospice for the excellent care they provided for Esther.
There will be no calling hours or services held. Burial will be held in Mansfield Memorial Park at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family of Esther Gaston.
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