Carolyn Jones Gallupe

GORHAM - Carolyn Jones Gallupe, 86, of School Street, died peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2011 with her loving family by her side. She was born in South Portland, Maine on May 10, 1925 the daughter of Frank H. Sr. and Alva Bartlett Studley Jones. She attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School in the class of 1942. Carolyn married Donald E. Gallupe and together they made their home and raised their family in Portland. Her family commented that her entire life revolved around the providing and caring for family, she was completely committed to her job. In her spare time she enjoyed basketball, playing all through high school where she earned the knickname Sharp Shooter Jonesy. She enjoyed knitting and crotcheting, doing crossword puzzles in pen and gardening. She also enjoyed summer trips with her husband visiting family and friends from Maine to Virginia. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Donald on March 15, 2009. She is survived by two sons Dean R. Gallupe of Seabring, FL., Glen E. and his wife Theresa Gallupe of Scarborough, ME, two grandsons Grahm and Grant Gallupe of Westin, FL, a brother Frank H. Jones Jr. of Milford, NH, several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 2:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress Street, Portland, ME. Those who wish may make contributions in Carolyn's memory to; Beacon Hospice, 54 Atlantic Place, South Portland, ME 04105 or a charity of one's choice. Online Condolences for Carolyn Gallupe