Obituary

Jean C. Wallace

Mon, 06/29/2015 - 8:30am

Jean C. Mosier Wallace, a lifelong resident of Westport Island, died unexpectedly on the evening of June 22 at the age of 68.

Born in her family home on December 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Harvey and Rena (Colby) Mosier.

Jean attended a one room schoolhouse on Westport Island and graduated from Morse High School in Bath. She transported kindergarten and special education children from Westport and surrounding towns from 1977 to 2001.

She later worked as a CRNA at Hodgdon Green in Damariscotta until her retirement in 2012. Jean was always there to give someone a helping hand or a ride, and will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald E. Wallace, and five brothers, Melvyn, Frank, Richard, Russell and her twin, John.

She is survived by her son, John R. Wallace and daughter-in-law Michelle Chartier of Westport Island; daughter, Joanna R. Wallace and her husband David Lehman of Westport Island; brothers, Robert H. Mosier and his wife Suke, and Herbert E. Mosier and his wife Elodia of North Carolina; sisters, Helen L. Delano and her husband Douglas of Westport Island, Anna Mosier of Mexico, Maine, and Marylyn Bailey and her husband David of Woolwich; grandson, Phyllip Wallace of Westport Island; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jean will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A public memorial service will be held at a later date, and details will be announced. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta. Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.