Ellen M. Moulton
1946 - 2012
Ellen M. Moulton
1946 - 2012
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BORN
1946
DIED
2012
Ellen Moulton Obituary
Scarborough – Ellen Marie Moulton, 66, of Yarmouth, died on Saturday September 29, 2012 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Lewiston on June 2, 1946, the older of two daughters of Robert and Lucille (Goodwin) Howe. Ellen grew up in Yarmouth and graduated from Yarmouth High School, Class of 1964.
Ellen had an incredible love of learning and as a lifelong learner attended Southern Connecticut State where she majored in French, the University of Massachusetts, University of Maine – Orono, Westbrook College (Nursing), University of Southern Maine (BS in Nursing), Husson College (MS in Nursing, MS in Education) as well as Post Graduate Studies in Advanced Practices in Psychiatric Nursing and courses at Bangor Theological Seminary. Over the years, Ellen received awards and recognition for her dedication, skills and care as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Maine Medical Center and Mid-Coast Hospital. Ellen was the featured speaker at the 2010 Cure Breast Cancer for ME Luncheon.
Ellen was a devoted mother and had the non-judgmental quality of being able to find the best in people and uniting family and friends. Her determined spirit helped her persevere as a single mom with two sons, going to nursing school and working as a real estate agent and appraiser. A woman with a great intellect, she was a voracious reader and loved doing crossword puzzles (even the NY Times – in order). Ellen was a member of the Chapel Ringers Hand Bell Choir at First Parish Church. She also enjoyed travel, was a Red Sox fan, loved her cats and the color pink.
Ellen is survived by her two sons: Stephen Krauss of Yarmouth; Peter "Chip" Krauss and his wife Sheila of New Gloucester; her granddaughter Kati Parker of Brunswick; her sister Martha Maguire and her husband Richard of Yarmouth; her nephews Robert Maguire and David Maguire of Yarmouth; her niece Katie Owen and her husband Robert of Limington; her stepdaughter Krista Moulton-Adams of Florida; her stepson Jeffrey Moulton of New Gloucester; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and lest we forget - her cats: Lexi and Nicholas. She was predeceased by her parents and her first husband Arthur P. Krauss.
A memorial service and celebration of Ellen's life will be held at First Parish Church, UCC, corner of Maine Street and Bath Road, Brunswick at 4PM on Monday October 8, 2012 with Rev. Mary E. Baard officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Ellen's life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with her family.
For those who wish, please consider making a contribution in Ellen's memory to Ellen's niece who will be walking in Ellen's memory in the Susan G. Komen Three Day Walk in Boston in July 2013. Checks are to be made to: Katie Owen, 259 Ossipee Trail, Limington, ME 04049. Donation may also be made in Ellen's memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
"Cancer cannot conquer spirit." Ellen Moulton
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December 19, 2012
I will be forever grateful to have had Ellen in my life for nearly thirty years. It's rare to find such a compassionate, empathetic, generous individual whose love and humor touch you so profoundly that they remain a part of you forever and Ellen is one of those people. I will miss her here on earth though she will forever be part of my life. Laurie Berry (Portland,ME)
CHARLOTTE (DAY) CAVANAGH
November 8, 2012
STEVE, CHIP, MARTHA & RICH, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS; HOWEVER GOD NEEDED YOUR WONDERFUL MOTHER/SISTER FOR AN EXTREMELY SPECIAL TASK & SHE ISN'T SUFFERING ANY MORE!!
SENDING MANY PRAYERS & BLESSINGS OF COMFORT YOUR WAY!!
Susan Winslow
October 12, 2012
Chip and Steve, your mother was my role model, mentor, coworker and sister with breast cancer for many years. My heart aches for all of us who were blessed to know her. She has taught me so much about life , love and living in the moment. I will always carry her wisdom with me. Please know you were her shining stars,
October 6, 2012
Ellen and I were nurse colleagues at Mid Coast Hospital for many years. I was always so pleased when I found Ellen was scheduled to work on a day I was working. She had great nursing skills and a wonderful sense of humor and a twinkle in her eye. She fought a courageous battle with the cancer. Our world was a better place while Ellen was in it.
My condolences go out to all the family.
Kay Goodrich
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October 5, 2012
I have know Ellen as both a colleague and as a patient. I loved her spirit and her joy in life. Family was dear to her always and we also shared our love of our cats I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to her family and to her friends ; I know we have lost someone so very special.
Janice Reynolds (Brunswick, ME).
Lisa Golding
October 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Penny Gage
October 5, 2012
Ellen was my neighbor for many years. I watched with great admiration as she battled cancer for so long. I marveled at how she lived her life the way she wanted, never letting the cancer make her a victim. She was courageous and brave, kind and fun. What a loss to so many.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Penny Gage
Peter Hine
October 5, 2012
Unfortunately, I only knew Ellen for a relatively short time, but she made an indelable impression on me. We were both in a support group for those with a terminal illness. Her kindness and inner core of strengh were evident whenever one was with her. I miss her greatly.
Bonnie McQueeney
October 3, 2012
Heaven has a another beautiful angel, and it's comforting to know she will be watching over me. Ellen was the kindest person I'd had the pleasure to call my friend. She went far and above what was expected to help anyone. Her love for life and her smile was truly infectious. Ellen loved her family including her cats very much and spoke of them often. My thoughts and prayers go out to them and all those who loved her. Ellen will forever hold a place in my heart.
John Andrews
October 3, 2012
Ellen and I were classmates at YHS. She was bright, cheerful, fun to be with, "sparky" and a really good friend to have and spend time with. She was always there for us all if we had problems with school, at home or our so common teenage romantic entanglements. I loved Ellen like a sister and she'll be sorely missed by us all.
October 3, 2012
Chip, Steve and family, thoughts and prayers are with you...
Courageous,inspiring,wonderful....You truly made a difference in my life and I will miss you terribly. ("Are you suppose to be eating that?")
Kathi Brannen
October 3, 2012
I was blessed to be in Ellen's life for five years...simply not enough time. Her role in my life began as one thing and evolved into something so much more and I am so grateful. I have never met anyone more courageous and giving of herself. While helping me she shared her family...sometimes the comical, sometimes the heartbreak. Oh she truly had a gift of helping and healing (and she always took my side! ) I loved her laugh and her determination. I would like to express my sympathy to Ellen's family for their tremendous loss. May you always remember how much she was loved, looked-up-to and respected by all those lucky enough to be touched by her.
Prisca Kenison
October 3, 2012
Ellen and I were stand mates in the Chapel Ringers bell choir at First Parish Church in Brunswick. I can remember asking her in a whisper while playing a piece "Where are we?". She usually knew. But sometimes we were both lost! She was a lovely person with a beautiful soul.
diane epstein
October 3, 2012
Steve, Chip, Sheila and Martha, Ellen and I lived parellel lives since grade school. She married your Dad who was my second grade first love. We walked to school together every morning and literally grew up together. We both went to nursing school and became nurse practitioners later in life and shared desire to help people(there were several times during her final months that while I was visiting her former patients would call for emotional help , and she was there for them). We both divorced about the same time and went through all that emotional stuff together. As a primary care nurse practitioner for over 20 years, I have never seen such a courageous battle FOR LIFE and done without complaint. I She was cussedly independent and it was hard to help her as she became more disabled because she didn't want any "hovering". She was a class act in may ways, and most certainly in her battle for life. You are lucky to have her genes and to have had her in your lives - she left us far too soon. Your constant support allowed her to have some control over her final weeks, which she greatly appreciated. We all have a hole in our hearts at this time. Thinking of you.
Barbara Ward
October 2, 2012
Steve and Chip.. I am very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady and a caring and loving
Mom. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. My condolences to the family..
Ellen Levine
October 2, 2012
Ellen was brilliant but self-effacing and humble. A steady force in her family and friends' lives, she was empathic, non-judgmental, kind, generous, spiritual, loyal, strong, and very wise. She was also determined to live her life to the fullest in spite of her cancer diagnosis. Ellen was the most courageous woman I've been blessed to know. Her absence will be deeply felt.
Karen Campbell Smail
October 2, 2012
Ellen to me will always be Christmas ,loons, dinners with good friends and that voice of reason. My heart has a space with her name on it which I shall forever hold. I am one of the many who will miss her..condolences and love to her family.
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