New Gloucester – Amy Sue Anderson, age 60, passed away on May 7, 2023, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Saco, Maine on April 10, 1963, a daughter of the late William and Pearl Anderson.
After leaving Portland High School early and attaining her GED, Amy went on to attend nursing school at the University of Southern Maine. She found love and what became eternal companionship from her family friend John Johnston. Upon graduating from the University of Southern Maine, Amy started her career at Springbrook Nursing Home in Westbrook, Maine. During her lengthy career, Amy settled into her long-term role as the Director of Nursing at the Portland Center of Assisted Living and for a shorter time, the Director of Nursing at Fallbrook Woods Residential Care in Portland, Maine. She reluctantly retired from nursing to focus on her cancer treatment.
She is predeceased by a sister – Rose Whitten
Amy is survived by her loving spouse – John Johnston; their son – Ben Anderson and his wife Danielle Anderson; brothers – Chuck Anderson, George Anderson, William Anderson, Eric Anderson & Carl Anderson; sisters – Sheila McInnis & Jessie (Mary) Bruns
A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road, (Rt. 22) Buxton.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US rt. 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 for their support and comfort of Amy in her final weeks.