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ETHEL CIANCHETTE Obituary
She was born on Sept. 14, 1924, in Millinocket, one of 10 children of Daniel and Clara (Russell) Morrison. She graduated from Stearns High School and received her degree in education from Farmington Normal School. Ethel married Clair Cianchette and together they raised five children.
Ethel operated a day care center in her home on Lancey Street for several years. Many of the children she had cared for have kept in touch with her over the years. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Tuesday Club, the Hospital Auxiliary and the First Baptist Church in Pittsfield.
She is survived by her children, Melissa Cianchette, of Pittsfield, Daniel Cianchette and wife Martha, of St. Paul, Minn., Elizabeth Cianchette and husband Vernon Bradley, of St. Paul, Minn., and Robert Cianchette and wife Hillary Ginsberg, of New York, N.Y.; grandchildren Christopher Mitchell, of Winterport, Jenny Gironda and husband, John, of Gorham, Daniel Cianchette and Adam Cianchette, both of Baltimore, Md., Erik Cianchette, of Portland, and Heidi Cianchette, of Westbrook; great-grandchildren Sophia Gironda, Eli Gironda and Mia Higgins; brother Frederick Morrison and wife Leatha, of Millinocket; daughter-in-law Dorothy Woods, of Portland; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clair Cianchette; son Richard Cianchette; great-granddaughter Zoe Gironda; five sisters; and three brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 245 Main St., in Pittsfield, with Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Village Cemetery in Pittsfield.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 Main Street, Pittsfield, Maine, 04967, in Ethel's memory.
To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.
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April 19, 2013
Sending hugs and love to all of you.
wyatt stafford
April 10, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of Ethels passing.I can remember a lot of times at the old house, again I'm very sorry to the family.
Wyatt
Kathy Witham
April 8, 2013
To my beloved cousins, I would be there if I could. I will miss my Aunt Ethel every day of my life. We were blessed to have been loved by her.
Rob Whitney
April 8, 2013
To all of the Cianchette family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Auntie as I had always knew her as was a remarkable lady who took care of so many of us for all those years. I still have the photo she gave me as a child of a kitten in some overalls holding a mouse...much like what I did when I was 4 years old, bringing her a mouse I found in her garage. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.
Janet Whitney
April 8, 2013
Ethyl was an amazing care giver to my children as well as others. Ethyl was patient, kind and nurturing to all that were under her care. My daughter Rebecca started going to her home at the age of four and when I found out I was pregnant – she said she would take my next child. Rob was the last infant she watched other than family members children.
Ethyl was articulate, well read and soft spoken. Ethyl never had a harsh voice but when she spoke the children all listened.
Ethyl was an amazing lady that touched so many hearts and contributed to the growth of many amazing young adults.
Tom, Daphne, Andrea, and Eric Wright
April 8, 2013
Ethel will be so deeply missed in the community. "Auntie" touched so many children's lives and the world was a better place because of her. Tom, Eric, Andrea and I send you our sincerest thoughts.
April 8, 2013
Beth, I'm so sorry to hear the loss of you're mom. I haven't seen you in many years. I remember having a 4H meeting at you're house, I lived across the street from you, You're mom was so very nice. My thoughts are with you.
Penda Adams McDonald
Suzie Sharrow
April 8, 2013
Thinking of all of you. Remember the wonderful times (the ones at Schoodic Lake always make me smile).
Take Care,
Valerie Sinclair
April 8, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Ethel was a wonderful woman who was loved by everyone who knew her
Shelby Sawyer
April 8, 2013
Melissa, Chris, Robert and the rest of the Cianchette family - May you find comfort in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of many during this difficult time...Ethel was a warm, loving, gentle lady who made everyone she met feel special. With Deep Sympathy.
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