MaryEllen Stanley

EAST MILLINOCKET - MaryEllen Stanley, 76, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at a Millinocket hospital. She was born Nov. 30, 1934, in Millinocket, daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Soucie) Gallagher. MaryEllen was a homemaker, and loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She loved sitting in her recliner crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband, Dickie, going for rides, visiting relatives and being out in the community talking with neighbors and friends. MaryEllen had a vast collection of cookbooks, as well as a deep appreciation for jewelry. She also liked listening to music. MaryEllen will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard "Dickie" Stanley; two children, Rick Stanley and his wife, Jill, and Carrie Porter and her husband, Rodney, all of East Millinocket; five grandchildren, Honesty and her companion, Keith, A.J. Wills and his wife, Nicole, Trapper White and his wife, Michelle, Ricky Stanley, and Tayla Stanley and companion, Matt; seven great-grandchildren, Zachary, Hanneen, Nayla, Cadin, Maddox, Ashton and Oliver; several nieces, nephews and cousins. MaryEllen will also be missed by a special friend, Marlene Stanley. In addition to her parents, MaryEllen was predeceased by three children, Danielle Stanley, Kevin Stanley and Tammy Wills; a brother, Arthur Gallagher Jr.; and a sister, Nadine Chapman. At the request of the family, services will be private. Gifts in memory of MaryEllen may be sent to American Heart Association, 6 East Merrill Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, East Millinocket. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.