Jeanne Marion Pailes-Cromwell, 76, of Marshwood Center, Lewiston and Wiscasset passed away on Aug. 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston after an illness.

She was born in Portland, Maine on July 30, 1944. The daughter of William Pailes III and Joan (Mattock) Pailes.

She spent her entire life caring for others as an LPN and psychiatric nurse. She enjoyed family time and spending time in the garden watching things grow, and spending time with her pets.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Ainslie Murphy.

She leaves behind her daughter, Billie Welsh and husband Mark of Bath; granddaughters, Heather Lutes of Wiscasset, Andrea Quinn and husband David of Warren; grandson, Paul Davis and wife Kristie of Bath; along with several great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Midcoast Humane Society in Jeanne’s name. Burial will be private.

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