Jean Carol Willett

Born on September 21, 1943, to James and Teresa Lombardo, she grew up alongside her sister and brother, Debra and Jim. She attended school in Portland before marrying her high school sweetheart, Michael J. Willett on September 5th, 1964.

In the early years of her professional career, Jean worked as a hairdresser and at the department store Porteous. She later spent the majority of her career as a Credit Manager with Union Oil Company.

Jean loved to garden, cook and host gatherings at her house. As a member of the Italian Heritage Center, she enjoyed gathering with friends and family for trivia and karaoke. She was caring, giving, patient, generous and always welcomed others with open arms. Above all, she was a loving grandmother who always looked forward to spending time with her grandkids.

One memory her family will always cherish were Thursday night dinners that Jean and Mike would host. It was an open door policy where all were welcome. Jean made sure there was always plenty of food. The second you walked through the door, you could always count on her greeting you with a warm smile and hug, no matter if you had known her for years or if it was your first time meeting her.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband Mike and grandson Eric. She is survived by her daughter, Deb Coons and husband Paul Coons, daughter Denise Orr and husband Thomas Orr, son Michael Willett and wife Sarah Rouleau, sister Debra Swasey and husband Brian Swasey, brother Jim Lombardo and wife Jenn Perry Lombardo; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth for their care and support.

A visitation will take place at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland ME 04103 on November 15 from 9AM to 11AM, with a Memorial Service starting at 11AM at the Funeral Home. A reception will follow at Bruno’s Restaurant and Tavern.

To send sympathies, please direct any flowers to Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland, ME 04103. Please consider also making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association in Jean's memory.