Carole Elaine Ireland

Portland- Carole E. Ireland, 74, formerly of Tucker Ave, in Portland, passed away on Tuesday January 25,2022 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.

She was born in Portland, Maine on February 22, 1947 a daughter of Melvin E. and Kathryn G. (Noyes)Ireland.

Carole was educated in Portland schools, and was a graduate of Deering  High School, class of 1965. She attended Gorham State Teachers College for 3 years.

She was employed with the City of Portland from 1972- 1978, St.  Joseph’s Manor, 1978-1990;

Lucas Tree Experts, 1992-1997 and Portland Public Schools, 1988-1990 and 1997-2010.

Carole was predeceased by her parents and several aunts & uncles as well as many beloved pets.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Elizabeth McGranahan & husband Jay of Westbrook Loving companion Anthony Valente, Adored grandson Anthony Osmond & wife Samantha of Orange, VA., Brother Thomas Ireland of Winterport, ME., 2 great-granddaughters Callie & Braelynne, 4 Nieces, several aunts, Uncles & Cousins, and best friend since third grade Susan (Wernig) Jordan of Westbrook.

At Carole’s request there will be no services.

If so desired contributions in Carole’s memory may be made to Dogs Deserve Better, 1915 Moon Light Road, Smithfield, VA. 23430 or your local animal shelter.

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