Christine Elizabeth Fenton

Christine Elizabeth Fenton was born on February 28, 1987 in Salem, MA. She was the fourth child in the family and had a special place in everyone’s heart. Christine passed away on July 8, 2025. Her family is grieving the pain Christine suffered and praying for peace to surround her. Christine attended public school in Topsfield, MA and attended the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA her freshman year of high school. She had an interest in cosmetology and attended the Blaine School in Boston, MA acquiring a position at an Aveda salon in Cambridge after graduation. Soon thereafter, she applied to Arizona State University in Phoenix and was an industrial design major. College did not suit her, so off on her own, she tried culinary arts school, motorcycle mechanic school, landscaping, flooring, woodworking. She succeeded at everything, but nothing grabbed her attention for any length of time. A chance meeting with another wandering soul took her to Pinedale, WY where she fell in love with the mountains. It was a tumultuous time, however, with two near fatal vehicle wrecks, but also a time of great personal introspection. When her parents moved to Maryland, Christine came back east to help them get settled. She recognized her father’s failing health and took on the role of caretaker of the property and cheerleader for her dad. Christine had a creative side to her and she worked in various mediums including painting, drawing, resin, woodworking, jewelry making. She did not like computer imaging, preferring to make what her hands and mind could create. She used her talents to make gifts of special significance, always considering the person’s individuality and was thoughtful in her presentation. She loved music, especially the oldies, the beach, the mountains, and the stars. After her dad’s passing, Christine fell into a deep sadness. A series of injuries left her unable to work and her pain, grief, and frustration to get better, led to a state of hopelessness. It is her family’s fervent prayer that she is with her dad and in his loving arms. Christine is predeceased by her father, Ernest R. Fenton. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Fenton of Newburg, MD and her three older siblings, Timothy J. Fenton of Severna Park, MD (wife Whitney Fenton and children Samantha and Henry); Kathryn Nowlan of New Holland, PA (husband Andrew Nowlan and baby Robin); and Lindsay Fenton of Media, PA. Bonnie, the family golden retriever, waits by the door for her, ready to shower her with unconditional love. Her family will never forget Christine’s beautiful, creative, enigmatic, too short life. They know she is safe in the hands of God.

Christine Elizabeth Fenton

February 28, 1987 - July 8, 2025