1927 – 2018
PORTLAND - Michaelene Babbitt passed away on October 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born the daughter of Sebastian Michael and Ethel Farr Fagone on 11-02-27. She was raised on Munjoy Hill and was a graduate of Portland High class of 1945.
Mickey, or better known as Nana Mickey, was employed by Jack Junior as a secretary and later worked at the Portland Police Department. One of her favorite jobs was the Munjoy Health Station where she met a wide array of people and their children. Nana Mickey was a true children’s advocate in every sense of the word. She was known as a loving woman with extraordinary kindness, a witty sense of humor and boundless energy. Mickey was a second mother to many of her children’s friends and will be fondly remembered for her kind, nurturing and generous way. She had an open-door policy and a pot of sauce on the stove always available for any guests. Nana Mickey never said no to anyone in need.
Nana Mickey had some sweet dance moves, and the jitterbug was one of her favorites. She took dance lessons with her sister Patty and would always comment about how cute they were together! She had a keen eye for fashion and everything had to match including her silver dollar-sized clip on earrings. Mickey loved the Mills Brothers, Dean Martin, and songs of that era. She would fall asleep frequently on rides, but once Cab Driver started she would awake clapping to the beat and shaking her head!
Nana Mickey was predeceased by her parents, husband, sons Richard and William Babbitt, grandson John Michael Babbitt, brother Frankie Fagone, sister Patty Turgeon and a niece, Anita Fagone Johnson who she raised as her own. She is survived by sons Michael Babbitt of Windham, Robert Babbitt of Westbrook, and daughters Patricia Prescott of Westbrook, and Jane Babbitt of Gray. Mickey also had a special nephew Mark Turgeon of Hampton Virginia whom she loved. She also has 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren who were a huge part of her life.
“Listen, tell them don’t be sad! I had a wonderful life and my parents gave me everything I could have ever wanted and I tried to do the same for my kids and many more! It’s time for me to go!”
Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Michaelene’s online guestbook by visiting www.jonesrichandbarnes.com
Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Wednesday October 24, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home. A service will be celebrated on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:00am at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, Maine 04103. 775-3763.
