Jodi Lyn Olson

CANAAN- Jodi Lyn Olson, 40, of Milbridge passed away after a short illness on Monday Nov. 10, 2014 at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. Born in Waterville on Oct. 2, 1974, the daughter of William L. and Maureen (Godin) Olson.

She graduated from Skowhegan Area High School, class of 1992. She worked at the Purple Cow as a waitress and the Maine Mall Eye Care in South Portland as a receptionist. She loved spending time with her family and friends, going to camp in Greenville, 4 wheeling, and snowmobiling. Jodi was known and loved for her sense of humor. She had a way of keeping people laughing by the manner in which she told stories.

She is survived by her parents William and Maureen Olson of Canaan, one brother, Joshua Olson and wife Jenine of Madison, a nephew, Duncan, two nieces, Ammzi and Azlynn, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is predeceased by her grandparents and one brother, Eric Olson.

Donations may be made in Jodi’s memory to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place in Memphis, TN. 38105-1942 or the Somerset Humane Society, P.O. Box 453 in Skowhegan, ME. 04976

Visitation will be held Monday Nov. 17, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home 183 Madison Ave. Skowhegan, ME. Funeral service will be held Tuesday Nov. 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. www.smartandedwardsfh.com