SCARBOROUGH – Joanne Dorothy (Marsh) Ellis, 88, of Scarborough, passed away on Dec. 11, 2024, after a short illness.
Joanne was a lifelong resident of Waterville. Born, raised, graduated, raised her family, worked, served in the community and retired there.
Known affectionately as “Mom” “Grandma” “Mrs. E” and “Aunt Jo”. She was well known for knitting beautiful afghans, sweaters, mittens, baby sets and infant bonnets for Northern Light Hospital.
She was predeceased by a son, Joseph Aaron; and sister, Mary.
She is survived by brothers Frank Marsh of Los Angels, Calif. and Gerald “Skip” Marsh of Chesapeake, Va.; daughter, Becky Ellis of Waterville, son, Robie McSorley (Denise) of Scarborough; grandsons Hugh (Jessica), Hayden and Heath McSorley; great-grandsons Camden and Carter McSorley; and several cousins; nieces and nephews.
Her family wishes to thank the many nurses and staff members of Pine Point Nursing Home and Northern Light Hospice, especially Linda, Ben, Nicole and Myra.
Per Joanne’s wishes, there will be no service of life and her family will spread her ashes at her favorite place in Maine.
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