Jane E. Esty

GRAY - Jane E. Esty "Nana", 51, of Gray, died unexpectedly at her home on October 6, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born in Portland, Maine on December 21, 1962, the daughter of Richard G. and Pearl M. Baron Esty. She attended local schools and graduated from Deering High School in the class of 1981. Jane was a longtime employee of Nancy Brown Bookkeeping Service as a Senior Accountant. She later was self-employed as an accountant for various businesses around the Greater Portland area. She was a longtime resident of Little Sebago Lake, and although she never went swimming, enjoyed the peace and serenity of living at the lake. She was a lover of animals, often caring for the pets of her neighborhood who would stop by her door for a "special". Jane filled the room with her infectious laughter, she was a kind and loving soul who was known to everyone as "Nana". Jane was predeceased by her father Richard G. Esty. She is survived by her partner of more than 25 years, Donald E. Seidel of Gray; mother Pearl M. Esty of Portland; two sisters Lisa K. and her husband Jeffrey G. Weeks of Orrington and Karen A. Esty of Dorchester, MA; a brother Richard B. Esty of Portland; nieces Jill, Jesa and Taylor; nephews Richard B. and Jeffrey G. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 4:00 - 7:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. A private family service will be held at a later date. Those who wish may make contributions in Jane's memory to: Animal Refuge League, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098Online condolences may be expressed below.