Jean B. Dunnell

Jean Bernard Dunnell 72, of Portland passed away at home on September 3, 2013.
She was born on November 3, 1940, in Ogunquit, ME, the youngest daughter of the late Alvah and Gladys (Neal) Bernard.
She grew up in Ogunquit and graduated from Wells High School, class of 1959. Jean retired from Portland Public Schools as a Benefits Assistant only to return a few months late to continue working on a part time basis until the present.
Jean loved being with people, entertaining her friends and family either at the lake or at her home. She hosted yearly trips to New York City for the Christmas season. Her hobbies include scrap booking, genecology and collecting.
She is preceded by her parents, her husband Lyman S. Dunnell and her brothers, Andrew and Bruce. She is survived by her sisters, Jane Mayo, of Ogunquit, Barbara Howe of Concord, NH, her niece Linda Downs and hers husband Allen of Millinocket, nephews Fred Mayo and his wife Gail of Wells, James Bernard of York, and Jason Bernard of Springvale. She also has two great nieces and two great nephews and their children.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a time of visitation at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland, and Maine on Thursday September 5 from 4 -7 pm. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Friday at 11 A.M. with Rev. Phil Shearman officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Ocean View Cemetery in Wells, Maine. On-Line condolences can be given to the family at www.jonesrichandhutchins.com.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to the Lyman and Jean Dunnell Scholarship Fund at the Portland High School c/o Kimberly White, 284 Cumberland Ave. Portland ME 04101