Jeannette L. Stinson

Jeannette Stinson (May 14, 1942-December 26,2022)

Jeannette passed away at her home after a prolonged period of failing health. 

She was born in Portland, Maine and lived in Cape Elizabeth during her childhood. 

Growing up on a farm and spending summers at T Ledge Camps began her love of horses.  From trail riding to showing, to taking in a group of neighborhood girls and teaching them to ride, to working at shows in the secretary’s booth; she relished it all.  She met so many people, so many horses and developed lifelong friendships along the way.  She could sit and tell stories all day long and not miss a name…person or horse!

When she wasn’t “horsing around”, she was hard at work in her career.  She was a devoted employee whether it be in the bank where she first started working or throughout her time In with Dr. Houston in his office in town or where she ended her career at Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons where she did medical billing.  After her retirement, she loved to offer help to others who needed advice with medical bills or their insurance. 

She was very well known for her other little hobby of couponing.  It all began in Perkin’s store where she would buy leftover newspapers for the coupon inserts.  She had lists of people and their favorite products and would deliver envelopes of all the good deals that she found.

The simple things in life made Jeannette the happiest.  She loved a good chat on the phone, a good meal shared at a favorite restaurant with her favorite people, keeping up with friends both old and new, near and far with Facebook, attending senior lunches and Bingo at the Community Center and most of all, getting a hug from those she loved.  She was a force of nature and will be remembered for her kind heart, giving nature and caring soul.

Jeannette was predeceased by her husband, John Stinson who passed in 1974 and more recently, her sister, Sarah Briggs. She is survived by her sister, Linda Andrews of Florida, and her “other daughter”, Michelle Littlefield of Sanford, Maine. 

A Memorial service will be held for Jeannette at the Bethel Christian Church on Saturday, January 14, 2022 at 11:00am.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick, ME.  Condolences may be shared at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com

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