Hollis Center- Jane Edington-Freeman, 85 of Hollis was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2026.
We did everything to keep her at home doing what she loved, even with the challenge of a genetic lung disease and dementia. She declined quickly, but was surrounded by family the entire week before she took her last breath at home.
Jane was born on November 6, 1940, in Portland Maine to Sarah Fairfield Hamilton and Linwood Eugene Doughty.
She was raised by her grandparents Muriel and Benjamin Hamilton for the majority of her life, where she established an amazing work ethic helping her grandparents prepare produce and canned goods to take to market in Portland.
The most important things in life to Jane was her relationship with Jesus, family, friends and her church. She was one of a kind who loved the simple things in life. She was down to earth with a great sense of humor and never took herself too seriously. Jane loved people and opened her home up to anyone who wanted to stop by; everyone who knew her loved her.
Jane had many hobbies such as sewing, knitting, woodworking, art, and collecting antiques. In the 1960’s Jane established Falco Farms, a small farm located on her property in Hollis. She enjoyed all kinds of animals, such as cows, goats, pigs and chickens. She also found great joy in watching her horses in the field. Jane also raised call ducks, and had a passion for genetics and color breeding; she developed several different varieties. One of the highlights of her life and duck raising career was going to England to judge a poultry show in Wales.
Jane bought her first AKC Miniature Schnauzers in 1959. She raised quality show dogs up until 2020.
She started her own grooming business at this time as well, and for over 60 years she groomed many dogs, and invited every customer she met to sit and stay awhile. She continued to groom right up until her death.
Jane was a very hard worker. She loved to be outside. As she got older, her children tried to convince her to do the impossible—slow down. If anyone told her not to do something because it was dangerous, that was exactly what she was going to do; she would have to prove she could do it. She would be up on ladders trying to fix her barn, repair windows and doors and whatever else she could think of to live life on the edge just for the fun of it.
Jane never complained and was grateful for everything she had in life. She pushed through every circumstance with a positive attitude and sense of humor.
One of Jane's favorite sayings was “the more you do the more you can do". She proved that to be true by doing everything she always did and never quitting.
Another one of her favorite sayings was “We'll cross that bridge when we get to it", which meant she never crossed a bridge she didn't like.
Jane loved her family. She would always say, “I never want to grow up" and she never did. One of her favorite things to do was to play pranks on someone or play hide and seek with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There are so many funny stories about Jane and the way she lived life on her own terms that we all cherish; she was one of a kind to say the least.
She has left a legacy of faith, love and positivity, and she will be dearly missed by all who loved her!
Jane was predeceased by her first husband William (Henry) Edington, second husband Theodore Freeman, and her daughter Ann Grandmaison.
Jane is survived by her children, Alecia and her husband Dan Freeman of Hollis, Robyn and her husband Dave McCalmon of Hollis, Will and his wife Sarah Edington of Broadalbin, New York.
Her eleven grandchildren— Scott, Sarah, Samantha, Danielle, Abigail, Andrew, Jessi, Elli, Levi, Emmah and William and eight great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday Sept. 19th at 2 PM at the Hollis Center Church. 388 Hollis Road, Hollis. Burial will immediately follow at Bear Hill Cemetery in Hollis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras Funeral Homes, www.mainefuneral.com