Ethelyn G. Munroe

Ethelyn G. Munroe, 92
PORTLAND -- Ethelyn G. Munroe, 92, of Falmouth, passed away on May 2, 2011, at Mercy Hospital.
Born on Feb. 14, 1919, in Starks, she was the daughter of the late Leland O. and Hazel Beane Grey. She was a graduate of Madison High School, where she played piano all four years for a variety of musical activities and was a member of the National Honor Society. In her senior year, she was chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution Society to represent the State of Maine at the National Conference in Washington, D.C., where she spoke at many meetings of the DAR throughout the State of Maine concerning the National Conference.
Ethelyn was a graduate of Northeastern Business College in Portland. A fond lover of music, she was past president of the Yachtsmen Music Boosters at Falmouth High School. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary #164 in Falmouth where she became President and also became President of Cumberland County Council Auxiliary, A.L.A.
She worked as a secretary for the State Administrator of the National Youth Administration, and also as a clerk for Arnold Machinery, Co. Her husband worked as a building contractor for many years, and Ethelyn was the business's secretary. She was currently employed at Clark, Friel and Joyce, PA. in Portland, where she worked for the past 26 years. She considered the principals, staff and clients of this firm as her second family.
Ethelyn touched many lives throughout her 92 years. She treasured her time with her family and friends dearly. Her home was always open and food and coffee were always available to her neighbors and friends and especially to the Falmouth Police Department.
Besides her husband, Stanley L. Munroe, on March 3, 2010, Ethelyn was predeceased by her daughter, Judy, who had lived with her for the majority of her life. She was also predeceased by her sister, Carolyn Spring. Surviving are her son, Alan Munroe and his wife Cathy of Sebago; grandson William Bonney and his fiancee Heather of Waterville; great-granddaughters Ashlie of Bangor and Lauren of Waterville; brother-in-law Donald Spring of Portland; niece Renee Phelan and family of North Monmouth; cousins, Beverly and Donald Dodge of New Hampshire, plus several cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. Funeral services will be held on May 7, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Ethelyn's guest book.
Ethelyn G. Munroe
Jones, Rich & Hutchins
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
775-3763