LIMERICK- -Nettie Marie (Castonguay) Jehn, age 79, passed away on February 9, 2018, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved cat at Seal Rock Health Care in Saco ME.
Nettie was born in Woodland, ME on December 28, 1938, a daughter of the late Leon and Amanda(Martin) Castonguay. After graduating from Washburn High School, Nettie married Benjamin Jehn, a member of the United States Air Force. Together they had three daughters. Ben's military service relocated them to southern Maine.
In 1978 Nettie began her professional career at RSU57 as Food Service Director in Waterboro. She took great pride in her role as Director of Food Services and often remarked about what tremendous people she had the opportunity to work with. She continued her job for 30 years, retiring in 2008.
Nettie's passions in life included her work, walks, cross country skiing, and family gatherings where she would love to cook for everyone. She also found great pleasure serving as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Saco and Parsonsfield. She will be remembered by her family as a strong, independent, accomplished women.
Nettie was predeceased by two brothers Sylvio Castonguay and Walter Castonguay, one sister Lottie Barker, and former husband Benjamin Jehn. She is survived by her three daughters Marsha Jehn, of Escondido, California, Mariam Jehn, of Ocean Park Maine, Elizabeth (Carroll) Jehn and her husband Sean of Limerick. Nettie had four granddaughters Lyndsay, Miranda, Meghan, and Jamila, five grand-sons Justin, Shawn, Lucas, Benjamin, and Emmett four great grandsons Jaiden, Aiden, Gavin, Bryson. She is also survived by her cat and faithful companion Kialoni.
By her request, she will be cremated and a service to celebrate her life will be held on March 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Route 25, Parsonsfield, Maine. The family wishes to acknowledge and give special thanks to the incredible staff at Seal Rock Health Care in Saco.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com