Born February 14, 1919 in Starks, she was the daughter of the late Leland O. & Hazel Beane Grey. She was a graduate of Madison High School, where she played piano all four years for a variety of musical activities and was a member of the National Honor Society. In her senior year, she was chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution Society to represent the State of Maine at the National Conference in Washington, D.C., where she spoke at many meetings of the DAR throughout the State of Maine concerning the National Conference.
Ethelyn was a graduate of Northeastern Business College in Portland. A fond lover of music, she was past president of the Yachtsmen Music Boosters at Falmouth High School. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary #164 in Falmouth where she became President and also became President of Cumberland County Council Auxiliary, A.L.A.
She worked as a secretary for the State Administrator of the National Youth Administration, and also as a clerk for Arnold Machinery, Co. Her husband worked as a building contractor for many years, and Ethelyn was the business’s secretary. She was currently employed at Clark, Friel and Joyce, PA. in Portland, where she worked for the past 26 years. She considered the Principals, Staff & Clients of this firm as her second family.
Ethelyn touched many lives throughout her 92 years. She treasured her time with her family and friends dearly. Her home was always open & food & coffee was always available to her neighbors & friends & especially to the Falmouth Police Department.
Besides her husband , Stanley L. Munroe, on March 3, 2010 Ethelyn was predeceased by her daughter, Judy, who had lived with her for the majority of her life. She was also predeceased by her sister, Carolyn Spring. Surviving are her son, Alan Munroe and his wife Cathy of Sebago; grandson William Bonney & his fiancée Heather of Waterville; great granddaughters Ashlie of Bangor & Lauren of Waterville; brother-in-law Donald Spring of Portland; niece Renee Phelan and family of North Monmouth; cousins Beverly and Donald Dodge of New Hampshire; plus several cousins.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jones,Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland.
Funeral services will be held on May 7, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland.
Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Ethelyn’s guest book.
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