Obituary for Jane A. Preble
Hancock
Jane A. Preble, 84, passed away on January 3, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born April 03, 1939, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Edwin and Minola (Moulton) Austin. She was preceded by the love of her life, Orton Preble in 2022.
Jane graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1957 and the Maine school of practical nursing in Presque Isle the following year. She did post graduate work in Nursing at Baylor University in Texas and was an exchange student in Sweden in 1961. Jane worked for over 16 years at the Maple Crest Nursing Home in Sullivan. She volunteered with hospice for over 25 years. Jane enjoyed the outdoors, cooking, baking, walking, and gardening. She loved her family and friends and was a member of the Hancock Congregational Church.
Jane is survived by her son David Preble and wife Joyce of Hancock; her daughter Vanessa Preble and partner Jerry Roberson of Ellsworth; grandson Dustin Pinkham and partner Samantha Jones of Ellsworth; sister Sally Archer and husband Don of Cottonwood, Utah; and sister-in-law Margret Austin of Ellsworth.
A graveside service will be held 1pm, May 25, 2024, at Simpson Cemetery, Sullivan.
Those who desire may make contributions in Jane’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, 04074.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin Street, Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Jane A. Preble, 84, passed away on January 3, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born April 03, 1939, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Edwin and Minola (Moulton) Austin. She was preceded by the love of her life, Orton Preble in 2022.
Jane graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1957 and the Maine school of practical nursing in Presque Isle the following year. She did post graduate work in Nursing at Baylor University in Texas and was an exchange student in Sweden in 1961. Jane worked for over 16 years at the Maple Crest Nursing Home in Sullivan. She volunteered with hospice for over 25 years. Jane enjoyed the outdoors, cooking, baking, walking, and gardening. She loved her family and friends and was a member of the Hancock Congregational Church.
Jane is survived by her son David Preble and wife Joyce of Hancock; her daughter Vanessa Preble and partner Jerry Roberson of Ellsworth; grandson Dustin Pinkham and partner Samantha Jones of Ellsworth; sister Sally Archer and husband Don of Cottonwood, Utah; and sister-in-law Margret Austin of Ellsworth.
A graveside service will be held 1pm, May 25, 2024, at Simpson Cemetery, Sullivan.
Those who desire may make contributions in Jane’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, 04074.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin Street, Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com