Alice M. Peaslee

Alice M. Peaslee, 68
PORTLAND -- Alice M. Peaslee, 68 of Pembroke St., recently resided at Seaside Nursing Facility, died April 13, 2011 following a long illness. She was born in Portland on August 21, 1942, a daughter of Gertrude and Joseph Powers. Alice grew up in a family with eight brothers and sisters. In her early years she worked as a hairdresser. Prior to retiring she last worked at Mercy Hospital for eight years. Alice was married to her husband Gerry for 45 years. She had a very special love for him. They enjoyed taking long trips together going anywhere from the White Mountains or all the way to New York City. They raised their three kids together. Alice was quite a cook in her early years. Pots of spaghetti and meatballs, turkey dinners and Sunday breakfasts were common in the Peaslee household. Their kids' friends were always eating over.
Alice was known for taking her kids up over Munjoy Hill to the East End beach while her husband worked through the summer months. There were also many memorable trips to Lost Valley and Crystal Lake. During the winters, they would all go as a family tobogganing down Franklin Arterial. When her husband Gerry became ill with cancer, it was she who took care of him through his nine month battle. She wouldn't have had it any other way. No one could have done it better. We always told her that.
The most precious person that entered her life was Mikey, her grandson. He was her only grandchild. She adored and spoiled him. While her daughter worked, she took care of him for the first four years of his life and did an excellent job. Mikey could always put a smile on her face. She was a very involved grandmother, attending many school plays and sporting events. She and her husband loved to take Mikey to Old Orchard Beach. She had many happy times at her daughter's camp on Long Lake. She and her daughter shared a special bond which will be greatly missed. Family meant everything to Alice and the quality time she spent with them, they will never forget. She always had a camera in her hand snapping pictures, whether it was a holiday or not.
Alice formed many close relationships while living at Wash-ington Gardens. She and

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her neighbors, Doris, Mrs. Ham and Mrs. Babbitt loved to sit out front in their lawn chairs talking politics. Alice could debate any issue at any given time. She enjoyed keeping up on current events. She was a feisty one, very outspoken and told it like it was.
Alice spent the last nine months living at Seaside Nursing Facility. It was there that everyone else got to see the person we all knew. She formed many special and close relationships with the staff and other residents and she and her family were so very grateful for all the care and support she received. A special thanks to Loretta, Kim, Blondie a.k.a. Dolly, 'you know who you are,' Leslie at the front desk and to all the rest that were not mentioned. You all really touched her life. Her previous roommate Barbara's family summed it up best that 'Alice was a guardian angel in the flesh.' And last but not least, Michelle Lehman, thank God you were there. You are her family and so much more. You truly have a big heart and have been there when needed. She was a kind and loving woman who will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald E. Peaslee, in 2008.
Alice is survived by her brother, Thomas Powers of Portland, her sister Maryann Farr and her husband Bob of Windham, her brother Michael Powers and wife Dorothy of Westbrook; her son Robert E. Peaslee and wife Cindy of South Portland, her son Gerald M. Peaslee of Portland, her daughter Theresa M. Lehman and husband Michael Lehman of South Portland; and her only grandchild, Mikey F. Lehman. Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Monday, April 18, 2011, from 4-5 p.m. at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, followed by a funeral service at 5 p.m. A gathering at her daughter's home will follow for those who wish to attend. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare.com