Ellen B. Stanley

Portland ME- Ellen B. Stanley, 71 passed away on January 17, 2015 at her home. She was born to Alexander H Stanley and his wife Margaret L (Sullivan) Stanley in Boston MA.  Ellen spent her entire school career in Portland ME, graduating from Deering High School. 

After graduating from high school she went to work for the city as a nurse’s aide in the Portland City Hospital, which is now known as The Barron Center on Brighton Ave.  After over forty years of service she was recognized as being one of the cities longest employees. 

Although she was a private person Ellen loved her cats greatly and was an avid supporter of the local Westbrook Animal Refuge League. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and had many friends with in the North Field Green Community. 

Ellen leaves behind her loving sisters; Susan (Stanley) Small of Portland, Jane (Stanley) MacDonald and her husband James of Sebago. Her nephews, whom she loved dearly, Christopher James Small and Jeffrey Michael Small and his partner Angela Valarini, as well as, one Grand Niece Ava Small. 

A Memorial Service will be held at the Wilde Memorial Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave., Portland on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., followed by her interment at Evergreen Cemetery.  Following the service the family would like to invite everyone back to North Field Green at 151 Allen Ave Portland to share memories and refreshments. 

In Lieu of flowers or memorial donations please make donations to:

Westbrook Animal Refuge League

449 Stoudwater Street

Westbrook ME 04092