Josephine “Josie” T. Giles, 82, of Boothbay, passed away on the evening of Sept. 19 in her sleep at her home with her daughters by her side. Josie was born in Belfast, Ireland on March 3, 1935.
In the early 70s she moved to Boothbay, where she married Roy Giles. She received her nursing degree from the University of Maine, and was a nurse in the local area for more than 30 years. She loved her career, and took on many different roles. She was a nurse epidemiologist for the state of Maine, and a nursing supervisor for one of the local hospitals. She really loved patient care the most, and she had a great sense of humor and could put people at ease.
Josie had a green thumb, and took a lot of pride in her garden, and delighted in the many different varieties of birds the flowers drew in. She also loved animals, and over the years had adopted several cats and her dog Kane from local shelters. Josie happily spent her last years in her home, which she shared with her daughter Tina and her son-in-law Curt and their animals.
Josie was predeceased by mother, Josephine Masterson; husband, Roy Giles; and son, Milton A. Giles.
She is survived by son, Michael Bradshaw of Nottingham, England; daughters, Josephine John of Watertown, Conn., and Justina Boot and husband Curtis of Boothbay; granddaughter, Chelsea Taylor of Wiscasset; grandson, Trevor Kistenmacher; great-grandson, Aidan Kistenmacher; and great-granddaughter, Lilly Kistenmacher of Pottstown, Penn.
A graveside service will be celebrated 2 p.m., Tues., Sept. 26 at the Evergreen Cemetery on Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
