Ethel was a 1962 graduate of Morse High School in Bath, following high school, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp, serving in the Army from March 1963 – July 1964 and also in the National Guard.
She enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching her favorite New England Patriots, family BBQ’s & especially supporting the Maine State Lottery
She is predeceased by her husband Edward Orr and 2 sisters, Sue E. Chandler and Joan Chandler; and a brother,
Roger Chandler.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra L Ross and son-in-law Duane M. Ross of Gray and Karen A Brewer and son-in-law Bradley R. Brewer of Bowdoin; two brothers, Robert Chandler of Bath and Paul and his wife Evelyn Chandler of Carlisle, PA; a sister, Norma Presby Barter of Waterville; sister-in-law, Helen Chandler of Pekin, IN and several nieces, nephews and her many friends of the Galley Restaurant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Santa Fund, P.O. Box 278, Brunswick, Maine 04011
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
To share your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
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