NORTH BALDWIN- Rose Marie Thorne, age 100 passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, at The Gorham House.
She was born in New Haven, CT on Nov. 4, 1921 a daughter of the late David and Rose Marie DeChello.
Married in 1946 , Forest and Rose lived a wonderful life in North Baldwin and was very active in the North Baldwin Baptist Church.
Rose will always be remembered for her ability to help people in a time of need. Her house was always full of people as she enjoyed cooking and taking care of her beloved family.
For many years, she was employed by Sylvania in Standish.
She is predeceased by all of her siblings and her husband Forest Thorne.
Rose is survived by her children- Sandra Noble of North Baldwin, Gail Jordan and her husband Nicky of North Baldwin, Stuart Thorne and his wife Pam of East Waterboro, Diane Wright and her husband Norman of Otisfield and Mark Thorne and his wife Judy of North Baldwin; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday March 6 from 2 – 4 PM at the North Baldwin Baptist Church, 113 Cram Road in North Baldwin, followed by a funeral service at 4 PM at the Church. Burial will be in the spring at Steep Falls
Cemetery.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the North Baldwin Baptist Church, PO BOX 197, East Baldwin, Maine 04024.