BRUNSWICK — Elizabeth “Lisl” Dobler Riley passed away peacefully at 106 years young, June 5, 2016 at Midcoast Senior Health Center in Brunswick. Lisl grew up in Munich, Germany where she met and married Tom Riley of Bath. She came to the United States in 1931.

She was proud to be an American, but never let it be forgotten that she was a “Bavarian mountain girl” at heart. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) bestowed upon her a Medal of Honor for Americanism, the highest award given for outstanding citizenship to naturalized citizens.

She taught languages at Brunswick High School for many years. Lisl was an accomplished musician and singer, who taught classical guitar in Brunswick for decades. She also played the lute and the piano. She was a gifted artisan who taught Japaning and tole painting, as well as winning prizes for her hooked rugs. She loved gardening. She was a dedicated member of the Village Improvement Association of Brunswick. She often told about planting petunias in the median strips and was especially proud of her contributions to Brunswick’s trees, many of them planted by her. Married to the head of Bowdoin’s German department, she dedicated most of her life to being “the professor’s wife. “ She was a great story teller with a rich sense of humor who loved animals, especially her dog, Puck.

Mrs. Riley was predeceased by her husband, Thomas A.

Riley and her granddaughter, Piper Riley.

She is survived by her son, Peter Riley and his wife Dorna Riley of Blairsville, Georgia, her devoted granddaughter Robin Riley Robinson and her husband, David Robinson, and grandchildren Kim Smith, Sean Riley and Anthea Daugherty. The family would like to especially thank the staff of Midcoast Senior Health Center for their exceptional love and care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. Arrangements are with Brackett Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery in Brunswick at 10am on Friday, June 10, 2016.