FARMINGDALE – Ellen L. Jackson, 66, of Farmingdale. It is with profound heartbreak that we announce the passing of Ellen Louise Jackson, who left this world far too soon on Dec. 6, 2025, after bravely facing an aggressive cancer. Though her time here was shorter than any of us could have ever imagined, she filled every corner and every minute, with color, laughter, and joy. Wherever she went, fun seemed to follow. She had a gift for turning even the most ordinary moments into memories: a run to the grocery store became an adventure, a simple walk turned into a lesson in botany, and any gathering – big or small – became brighter the moment she walked in.

A devoted lover of flowers, gardening, and the quiet beauty of digging in the dirt, Ellen could coax life from even the smallest seed. Her garden was nothing short of a small miracle – an unexpected oasis carved along a busy road where engines hummed and tires hissed. Drivers who passed by rarely intended to slow down, but they always did.

Ellen was an active member and past president of the Kennebec Valley Garden Club where her enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness made her a beloved presence at every meeting. She recently retired after a remarkable 35-year career with the State of Maine, serving as a Programs Analyst.

Ellen is survived by her long-time devoted partner Bruce Kane, her mother, Barbara Batchelder, sisters Carol Taylor and Lynn Haste, brother David Jackson, and nieces, Kelly, Annie, and Barbie, who will carry her memory in their hearts always.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 12, from 2-5 p.m., at Kincer Funeral Home,130 Pleasant Street, Richmond, ME. 04357, where friends and family are invited to gather, share stories, and honor the incredible woman she was.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating directly to the American Cancer Society or planting something in your garden in her memory, so her love of growing things may continue to bloom in the world.