Janeth Pamela Strout (1944 – 2012)
Janeth Pam Strout
JAY - Janeth Pamela Strout, age 67, passed away on July 10, 2012 at her home after a long illness, with family and friends at her side.
Pam was born July 12, 1944 in Bangor, Maine to Merle W. Strout and Kathleen J. Whidden. She spent her childhood years in Bangor and Portland and later lived with her sister Merlene and brother in-law “Jimmy” in Standish. In 1987, she started working at Landmark in Bridgton where she also took part in the Special Olympics.
Pam moved to Farmington and into LEAP’s Our House in 1999 and eventually befriended Anne. The two of them moved in together in the fall of 2003. She also attended Work First for many years and especially enjoyed working on the “baby clothes” at the Touch of Class thrift store. Other jobs and volunteer opportunities included the Harris House, Franklin County Animal Shelter and delivering Meals on Wheels to local seniors. Prior to retiring in the fall of 2011, the highlight of her work week was having lunch out on Tuesdays with her co-workers.
Pam will be remembered for her deep sense of caring and thoughtfulness towards others, a contagious laugh and loving hugs. Her friends and family described her as tenacious, genuine, happy, caring, charismatic, determined, authentic, charming and persistent. She loved doing her puzzles, celebrating every holiday, watching the news, visiting with babies and coffee talks with her friends and companions. Pam was a socialite and enjoyed attending and hosting parties throughout the year. She was a regular at Dunkin Donuts and certainly enjoyed her coffee. Over the years, Pam enjoyed vacationing, musical events, dances, snowmobiles, parties, shopping and simply being with others. The highlight of her year was the annual family camping trips to Washburn where she got to ride the four wheelers (zoom! Zoom!) and do her style of “camping”. She was a member of the Beans Corner Baptist Church where she worshiped every Sunday. Pam approached life with a smile and positive attitude and did not focus on the obstacles presented to her in life.
She is survived by; her sisters, Merlene Pottle and husband James of Standish, Donna Rand and husband Harry of Gray; Beverly Doughty and husband Ed of Gray, and Joyce Strout of South Portland; nephews, Raymond Pottle and wife Christine of Carmel, David Woodbury Jr. And wife Debra of Standish, James Woodbury and wife Rosa of Gorham, Brent Pottle and wife Heather of Buxton, Barry Flood and fiance` Krissy of Washburn, and Byron Flood and wife Maria of Washburn; nieces, Cindy Roberts and husband Michael of Limington, Bonnie Crowe and husband Kevin of Gorham, and Renay Trask and husband Bill of Standish; several cousins, great nieces and great nephews; and her dear friend Anne Umbro of Jay.
A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Standish Congregational Church located at 25 Oak Hill Road in Standish. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Pam may contribute in her memory to: LEAP Inc., 313 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME.
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I will miss hearing her "Hello".
Such a beautiful smile, always across your face.. so happy.. you will be missed Miss Pam
Pam was an amazing woman who has gifted us with her laugh, smile and grace for many years. She will live on through our memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with Merlene and her family as well as the ladies out in Jay. We'll miss you "Pam-a-ella"....
I had the pleasure of working with Pam for several years. She brought a smile to my face every time I saw her. I'm sure she was blessed to have all those that loved and cared for her around her in her final days. I'm also sure that she continued to show love to all those around her as well! My thoughts are with her family and friends.
What a wonderful lady - she will be missed.
Precious Pam...a sister lost and found...a smile and heart as big as sky...an angel on earth and now in heaven...lover of chocolate...lobster...ice cream...family and friends...beautiful in her purple outfit...a friend to everyone...one of God's precious children...not a half-sister...full in every sense of the word...a blessing to all who knew her...my sister...my friend...Love and blessings, Beverly
Pam was a delight to be around, Always had a smile and a "hi" to all when she entered a room. She came to the LEAP dances and had so much fun..always laughing. I will miss seeing you my friend. RIP PAM!
Will miss her beautiful smile. RIP beautiful lady!
Big "HELLO" and lots of smiles at BCBC! I won't forget the Harvest Festival Parades with Pam and Anne dressed up in costumes and having a great time with everyone!
I always was her "Bossy, Bossy,Bossy" She was such a pleasure to have known. I will miss her contagious smile and always asking about my husband and boys. You will be missed by all who have had the pleasure to have met you !!
Beautiful lady always with a big smile, Pam you will be missed
you loved unconditionally and God was your guide, I will miss you Pammy..."the money lady"....blackie was waiting for you my friend!!!
RIP, will miss your beautiful smiling face.
Sure glad you let me be a part of your life!
pam was a dear , sweet person to know, i was lucky to have shared work with her. and it was always a joy. she will be missed by me and many others. her smile , her eyes, always lit up the room... bless you pam..
Pam was always happy, no matter what. She always inspired me to try to be as happy and positive as she was!
I used to work in the produce section at Wal-mart and when she came in she always had a smile on her face and would always say hi. It is so sad when a beautiful person such as Pam passes away. Jesus needed her smiles in heaven!
Pam was such a special and amazing lady. I loved seeing her and getting my hug and smile from her each week at church. She built a special bond with my young son and we enjoyed going to see her once she couldn't come out. I am glad that she got to see our new baby which she was so excited about. I praise God that I will see Pam again and enjoy smiles and hugs with her one day. But for now, my heart is broken as I will miss her deeply. Such a remarkable and wonderful woman.
And praise God for such a loving family that surrounded her and enriched her life so much, not to mention the nurses of LEAP who gave her so much love and received much love in return.
Oh Sweet Pammy.....Joe Knapp and I loved you so very much....Loved when you would come into the hospital wound Clinic smiling and hugging Joe and I .....Pammy always made our day better and she always wanted to know how we were doing......Love you Pammy...... To the person or persons who wrote this beautiful write up of and for Pammy and her life ....Bravo ...well done :) See you in Heaven Pammy .....Love Marie & Joe and Wound Clinic Staff...:)
Although we never got to know one another, I feel like I have known you for years, through your sister, Merlene. I know you were a woman of charm, laughter, tenderness, and very giving. Your life filled empty hearts in many people around you, made them laugh, smile. We met once, briefly, at Merlene's, it was a moment I will surely embrace. May you find forever lasting peace in the house of God.
I will miss her smile and her total enjoyment of life. It was a privilege to know her and work with her. may she rest in peace knowing that she was loved and made a difference in so many lives. peace Miss Pam!
You were such a wonderful lady Pam full of laughter and spunk! I had the privilege of working for you and then later just spending time going to the movies and out to eat. I will truly miss those times. Always loved to make you laugh and see you smile by me acting goofy. I will forever hear your laugh and you calling me "sissy" for being cold when I visited your house. You touched many lives and forever will be missed.
Pam-a-lella,
You were an amazing lady. I was so blessed to have you in my life. Your smile and special hugs will be missed! Thanks for all of the joy you brought to our lives!!
Love ya Pam-a-lella!!!!!
My dear sweet Pam, The things you have taught me!! I am forever grateful for all the love you have given me and my children. I have enjoyed working with you for so many years and after retirement becoming a close friend and visiting with you often. You will be so dearly missed by me and my children. Thank you for your laughter when I was having a bad day and your laughter when I got hurt. You made life alot brighter and the sun shine when it was cloudy. Love you lots and miss your smile already.
Chris and I will remember you in our hearts,
he enjoy going out with you and having fun together
In the years that Pam & Anne were roommates, I never saw Pam without a beaming smile, delightful laugh, and fully loving & enjoying the moment. She was such a good friend to my aunt & was a part of the family to me. My deepest sympathies to Pam's siblings & family at her loss. We have all lost a wonderful lady.
Stephanie
Anne's niece
going to miss her smile and laugh she always cheered me up