Sister June Carpenter, one of the few remaining Shakers, dies in Maine
Los Angeles Times · Peter Smith ·
The Shakers are a celibate Christian movement and an offshoot of the Quakers. Officially the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, they were founded in the late 1700s by Mother Ann Lee, a visionary immigrant from England.
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- June Carpenter, 88, one of two longtime members of the last active Shaker community, died Tuesday in Maine after health problems and limited mobility.
- A trained librarian, she organized Sabbathday Lake’s historical records, helping preserve a legacy that includes the Shakers’ distinctive furniture, architecture and “Simple Gifts.”
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