Jane Marilyn Giffin Hale

Jane Marilyn Giffin Hale PORTLAND -- Jane Marilyn Giffin Hale died peacefully on March 3, 2009, in Portland. She was born in Worcester, Mass., on Jan. 13, 1933, to Bert and Flora Giffin. In 1948 her family purchased the Green Gables Inn and moved to Camden where Jane graduated from Camden High School in 1950. Jane was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years, holding many positions including Worthy Matron. She attended the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden and later served as a Deacon of Woodfords Congressional Church in Portland. While raising her family, Jane worked as the secretary to the guidance counselor at Camden Rockport High School. In 1983 Jane moved to Portland where she worked for Northwestern Mutual Life and later retired from Coastal Bank. Jane enjoyed playing and teaching bridge, reading, counter cross stitch, making cards and recently playing bingo at PCAL. Jane is survived by her brother, John S. Giffin of Delray Beach, Fla.; her daughter, Joanne Hale of Portland, her son, Jim Hale and his wife Cathryn; her grandchildren Holly Hale and Eric Guneysu all of John's Creek, Ga.; and her extended family of a nephew, a niece and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel in Woodford's Congregational Church in Portland on Monday, March 9, at 12 p.m. An interment ceremony will be held later in the spring at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements are under the guidance of Independent Death Care. Memories may be shared, condolences expressed to the family and a guest book signed by going to the obituary section at www.independentdeathcare.com. In lieu of flowers, please kindly make a donation in Jane's name to the Woodford's Congregational Church Ministry to Elders or to your favorite charity. Jane Marilyn Giffin Hale