Jean Marie Lopez, 63, formerly of Boothbay Harbor, died July 29 at Coves Edge Nursing Home in Damariscotta. She was born Aug. 11, 1942 in Auburn, a daughter of Reginald Garcelon and Margaret McKay Garcelon. Jean grew up in Southport, moved to Florida, and later moved back to Maine.
She was a housekeeper for many years, working at Captain Fish’s Motel, Fisherman’s Wharf, Tugboat Inn, Everybody’s Restaurant, Boothbay Harbor Inn and Twin Rivers. She later worked at a wood factory in Nobleboro making cabinets.
She enjoyed picture puzzles, watching videos, going to the beach, and playing cards. She was a very loving mother and grandmother, always looking after her family. She was well liked at Coves Edge and will be missed.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Judy Bailey, and her father, Reginald Garcelon.
She is survived by three sons, Charles Keller of Nobleboro, Michael Keller of Pittston, and Pedro Lopez of Lewiston; mother, Margaret Reichman of Tamarac, Fla.; sisters, Judy Parker and husband Robert of Tamarac, Fla., and Nancy King and husband Jim of Ramona, Cal.; grandchildren, Kerri-anne Keller of Nobleboro, Christopher Keller of Nobleboro, Julie Arbour of Whitefield, Jennifer Gillison of Lake Wales, Fla., and David Gillison of Bath; great grandchildren, Lilly Potter of Union, Mark Arbour of Whitefield, and Makayla Gillison of Lake Wales, Fla.
A private graveside service will be held at the Alna Cemetery in Alna.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to Coves Edge, 26 Schooner St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington & Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Boothbay.
