Eleanor Joan Campbell
September 11, 1965 ~ March 8, 2023
Resided in:
Portland, ME
Portland-Eleanor “Ellie” J. Campbell passed away suddenly on March 8, 2023. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 11, 1965 to Margaret J. King and Joseph A. Campbell.
Ellie started at Woodford’s School in the early beginnings of the school when it was located in the basement of Woodford’s church. Ellie loved her time at Woodford’s. She graduated in 1986 and began at the Spurwink Day program, leaving there in 2010.
Family was important to Ellie, in addition to her immediate family, Ellie had 22 Aunts and Uncles and 38 cousins, plus their spouses, children and grandchildren. She was named after her Aunt Eleanor, and always referred to her Aunt by her Aunt’s last name to make sure there was no confusion. Although Ellie attended all of the family parties, she preferred to sit away from everyone and people watch. As she aged, she began to not want to attend them, but she always needed a list of who was there. Ellie and her Mom were a dynamic duo and were known by many people. When Mom entered the hospital and later passed, Ellie would never live in her childhood home again, and for someone who did not like change, she adapted remarkably well.
As a child, Ellie loved to go swimming at her Aunt’s and Uncle’s camp. She created her own rule to begin swimming Memorial weekend and stop swimming Labor Day weekend, no matter the weather or temperature. Ellie’s favorite things to do were to go for a drive, go shopping and go to Cumberland Farms or 7-Eleven for a big gulp. Although she was supposed to only have diet soda, she would quickly move her cup and get a shot of regular soda. While shopping, Ellie would often see something out of place and put it where it was supposed to be. She loved bags and would shop at particular stores based on what type of bag she could get. Ellie never drove a car, but she knew how to get to places, and even being non-verbal, she would clearly indicate to you if you went in the wrong direction. Ellie loved to read the newspaper and started at a very early age. She would go through the coupon section and make an envelope for someone with coupons in it. No one would ever know what they would receive and what she was really trying to tell them with her coupon choices, including hair coloring coupons.
Ellie was loved and will be extremely missed by her sister, Susan Mercier and her husband Richard of Portland, brother, Joseph Campbell of Portland, brother, Timothy Campbell and his wife Faith of Bristol, CT; nieces, Elise Mercier and fiancée Will Flores of Alexandria, VA, Sara Wilson and husband Scott Wilson of Lyle, WA; great nephews Easton and Ender Wilson (and soon-to-be-baby Wilson); her adoring aunts: Mary Bouchard, Pat Campbell, Theresa Bowler and Bette King; her uncle Leo Campbell; and the numerous cousins, their spouses, their children and their grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the amazing nurses at MMC for the care and compassion for not just Ellie, but also the rest of the family. The family would also like to express their deep gratitude for the staff at Residential Resources who have supported Ellie throughout the almost 17 years she has lived on her own.
Visiting hours celebrating Ellie’s life will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A funeral service will be held at the Chapel on Monday, March 13 2023 at 10:00am. To watch the live stream of Ellie's funeral, please visit www.facebook.com/conroytullywalker Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Ellie’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to an organization of your choice, or the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org
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My condolences to Ellie’s siblings….Susan, Joe, and Tim….and to her loving extended family.
I had the good fortune to work with Ellie, and her dear mother, Peggy, at Woodfords School. Ellie was one of those students who taught me far more than I ever taught her! Her incredible memory, her art skills, and the importance of family are just a few of the things I will always remember about Ellie. There is comfort in knowing that Ellie is now at rest with her parents. Deepest sympathy to Ellie’s entire family.
I am so sorry to hear of Ellies passing. I will never forget her smile. I worked with Ellie back in 2008 I think. Ellie was a remarkable person. it blew my mind as to how smart she was. I would go to work, I would tell her my birthday and what year I was born, and she would immediately know what day of the week I was born. I will always remember her, such a sweet person. She just loved doing her laundry. Rest in peace Ellie
One of her many special gifts is that Ellie remembered the birthday of every person she knew.
Too many to count! She was a character.
How she had the ability to remember dates. You could tell her your birthday and not see her for a long time and she would tell you when your birthday was!
Just by being her sweet self♥️
Eleanor Joan, You will always hold a special place in my heart.♥️
She was a neighbor that I had the pleasure of knowing since the day she was brought home from the hospital. She was the prettiest little baby♥️
DEAR SWEET ELLIE , YOUR LIGHT AND LOVE WILL BE FELT FOREVER XO COUSIN MARY
Ellie was consistent for sure and people at bowling will miss her coming in weekly. As she rarely ever missed a Tuesday bowling day. I bowled with her one day and she beat me and I thought I was good, she showed me and I teased her about it. I took her apple picking last sept and she ate more apples than she picked. She got me drinking diet coke last summer because, when she had one she made it look so good, I had to try it, that’s all it took. Ellie would always share food, bags, and look out for, her staff, as they did with her. I will truely miss her for, all the times we shared. Love always maureen.
May you rest in.peace Ellie. You were am amazing person and so loved. My sympathies to you Sue and Richard , Joe, Tim and Faith and all the family of Peggy’s and Joe’s. Much love. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤🙏
I knew Ellie before my brother, Richard married her sister! I would see Ellie and Peggy food shopping at Shaws where I was working in the late 70’s and 80’s. Then when I joined Weight Watchers on St John’s St, there was Peggy and Ellie! Ellie would always check to see if I had nylons on by snapping them. Peggy would get mad then we would both laugh! It was nice to see her through the years at family events. I will miss you Ellie. Suzanne
Ellie May you rest in the peaceful arms of Jesus. I’m so sorry, we will always remember you.