Jeanne D. Carey

Jeanne was born on May 27, 1927, in Winslow, the daughter of John and Anne (Joseph) Duguay. She worked at Lockwood Dutchess for 6 years and then at Colby College for 27 years until her retirement in 1989.

In 1947, Jeanne married Harold Carey and they devoted 57 years to each other until his death in 2004. Together they built a beautiful, loving home and raised their family in Winslow.

Jeanne was extremely devoted to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters, brothers and to her many friends. She was a loving and dedicated caregiver to several family members during their time of illness. She was always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. Her love and compassion were felt by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her family and many dear friends.

Jeanne’s most enjoyment in life was spending time with her family, whether it be a quiet evening sitting on the porch with her children, or attending and helping at the huge Duguay celebrations. She also enjoyed spending time knitting slippers and baking her famous whoopie pies for the church fair. She cherished her daily coffee breaks with her church friends, her weekly lunches with her sisters, Theresa and Lorraine, and her monthly luncheons with the church Friendship Group.

A devout Catholic, Jeanne was an active member of St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow for her entire life.

Jeanne was predeceased by her husband, Harold, her infant son, David, and her siblings: Donald, Evelyn Morneau, Omar, Edmond and Van Peters.

She is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Carey) Breton and her husband, Daniel of Winslow; a son, Dana Carey and his wife Michelle of Winslow; a daughter Judy Carey of Limington; four grandchildren: Michael Breton of Fremont, CA; Stephanie (Breton) Ogan and her husband Nathan of Portland, OR; Kimberly Carey of Winslow; Christopher Carey of Saco; and her only great-grandchild, Grady Ogan of Portland, OR. She is also survived by her two sisters, Theresa Plante of Winslow and Lorraine Reny and her husband, Donald of China; her five brothers: Albert and his wife Antoinette of Fairfield, John and his wife Nancy of Skowhegan; Joseph and his wife, Kathy of Henderson NV, Lawrence and his wife Fay, of Winslow , Omer of Winslow and her sister-in-law, Cecile Gagnon of Winslow; along with many nieces, nephews and close cousins including Anita LaForest and Linda Vashon.

The family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to Dr. Robin Locke and Carol Johnson at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care; the 4th floor oncology nurses, especially her “angel” Michelle at Maine General Hospital-Augusta Campus; Cindy at the Infusion Clinic at Maine General Hospital-Thayer Campus; and to the care givers of HealthReach Hospice.

Visiting hours will be held 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Friday, December 10th at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 11 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monument Street in Winslow with Father Dan Baillargeon celebrant. Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 13 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to St. John’s Catholic School, 15 South Garand Street, Winslow, ME 04901.