Ethelyn L. (Doughty) Sullivan

Ethelyn L. (Doughty) Sullivan 1931 March 19, 2012 Portland- Ethelyn L. (Doughty) Sullivan, long time resident of Chebeague Island, Maine, passed away on March 19, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born on Long Island, Maine, a daughter of Bernard W. and Mertie D. (Johnson) Doughty. Ethelyn attended Long Island Schools. She was a CNA and worked at Maine Medical Center for more than 10 years and the Jewish Home in Portland for more than 5 years. She also worked several years with special needs children at Noyes Boarding Home in South Portland and worked at National Semi Conductor for several years. In addition to her employment, Ethelyn volunteered much of her time to those who needed special care after becoming a resident of Chebeague Island over 40 years ago. Ethelyn was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star, Maine Chapter. She was pre-deceased by two children, Lori Gail Peterson and Pamela Leighton; a brother, Neil Doughty; and her husband, John J. Sullivan. Ethelyn is survived by her children, Kurtis Peterson of Washington, Maine and Nyla Lilley and her husband Daniel of Portland, Maine; siblings, Lynwood Doughty of Florida, Janet Rich of Portland, Maine and Lynette Doughty of New Hampshire, Bobby Brayley and his wife Lauri, and Warren Brayley and his wife Connie all of Long Island, ME. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kristina Lilley(who is pictured above with Ethelyn), Nyla Howard, Sean Griffin, Kurtis Howard and four great-grandchildren. After moving into Portland 3 years ago to focus on her healthcare, Ethelyn found it comforting to know that while away from her home, her house and her animals would be taken care of by very special friends that must be mentioned, Florence Rich, Rod McCormich, David & Sandra Whiston and Patty Rich. Thank you all for your selflessness and your time. Thanks to the very Special staff at Beacon Hospice including Lisa Golden, Barbara Payson and Bill Griffin. Each of them became an extension of Ethelyn's family. A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Chebeague United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chebeague United Methodist Church, 258 North Rd. Chebeague Island, ME 04017. Arrangements are under the care and direction of A.T. Hutchins, LLC, Funeral & Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland. THE OCEAN WAS MY DRIVEWAY CASCO BAY MY FRONT YARD GETTING THERE WAS NOT ALWAYS EASY LEAVING THERE WAS REAL HARD. ISLAND FOLK ARE DIFFERENT FOLK OUR HEARTS CANT BE FOUND ON OUR SLEEVE BUT CAN BE FELT BY THOSE WE LOVE TO HAVE LONG AFTER WE LEAVE. .........