FARMINGTON – Jacqueline Ella Grant lost her battle with cancer on March 20, 2018, just one day after reaching 80 years of age. She fought the illness with the pride and independent spirit with which she was known for.
Jackie was born on March 19, 1938 in Mercer, to Elton Powers and Dorothy Pressey Powers. Her siblings include; Elton (Mick) Powers, Vanora Drake, David Powers, Philip Powers, James Powers, Alan Powers, Sherry Pedini and Karen Milligan.
On Oct. 19, 1956, she married David L. Grant and together they had four children; Teresa Merry of Farmington, Renee Rich of Madison, Shawn Grant of Belgrade, and Cara Grant of Mercer. Jackie was Nan and Mim to 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and Aunt Jackie to numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a “spiritual” daughter, Leslie Marean of Salem. They spent many enjoyable hours studying the Bible together.
Jackie had a talent for home decorating and painting and this was reflected in her beautiful homes. She loved the Maine coast. Memories of time spent there with her will be treasured by her family and friends.
In 1968, Jackie was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and since that time zealously shared Bible truths with others. It was her strong faith in the Bible’s promises that moved her to comfort her family and friends in her final days, assuring them she would be OK and she would see them again. In honor of Jackie, please take a moment to listen the next time one of Jehovah’s Witnesses calls at your door.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the ER nurses at FMH for their compassionate care for Jackie on Jan. 22, 2018, when Jackie’s illness first became known. A special thank you to Leslie Thorndike of Beacon Hospice for her compassion and support. That support enabled the family to honor Jackie’s wishes to die at home with her family by her side.
Donations in Jackie’s memory may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, PO Box 400, Wilton, ME 04294.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 1, 2018, at 2 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 266 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME. The family will have a private remembrance day later this summer somewhere on the beautiful coast of Maine.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
David… So sorry for your loss.Prayers are bring said for you and your family.
I am saddened by this news. I always looked forward to talking with Jackie at the assemblies. I am going to miss that; it was such a special treat for me. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.
Jackie was such a beautiful person. She had a way of making you feel very special. She took the time to give an encouraging word whenever she saw a need. I look forward to seeing her again soon! To all those who knew and loved her too, May you feel Jehovah’s comfort and love while dealing with the loss of someone as wonderful as Jackie.
Well…sis…it seems like you always wanted to be first, you even beat me at this (thoughts that were shared just between the two of us). I’m going to miss you sis. Love to your family.
A great matriarch of a great family.
She will be missed.
I will miss you my kind and steadfast neighbor. Blessings to your family.
Sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. Condolences, thoughts and prayers for her family. Elliott and Marilyn Powers, Rodney and Margie Powers and Dale and Judy Fairbanks
Will see you later my friend!!!
One day, about 8 years ago, a beautiful, kind, and gentle lady came to my door in New Sharon. I’m not a religious person but I’m very interested in religion and especially interested in talking to and learning from those with faith. Jackie exuded faith. I invited her in and a beautiful friendship began that day. She came over many times after that and we talked over tea and I learned many things from her. I hadn’t spoken to Jackie or seen her in the last two years but strangely (or not) she was on my mind on March 20th. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace my friend.
A wonderful lady, I always enjoyed any contact I had with her delivering the daily mail to their home. Sweet sweet lady.
Sorry for your loss.
Much love to the Grant/Powers family, Jackie will be missed. She will not be asleep in death for long dear ones, very soon this kind of pain will be gone forever.