Earlene H. Stein

Westbrook- Earlene "Earl" S. Stein, 81, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Maine Medical Center due to complications from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Earlene was born in Warren, the youngest of 5 children to Herbert and Grace Simmons. In 1967, Earlene moved to Portland with her five children as a single parent. Shortly after moving to Portland, Earlene studied for and received her CNA certification, and began a long and rewarding career at Maine Medical Center, in the Newborn Nursery. Earlene often referred to the babies as "my babies." Anytime she saw a baby she wondered if it was one that she had taken care of. During her career in the Newborn Nursery, Earlene had the pleasure of caring for three of her four grandsons. She was well thought of among her peers, doctors and nurses earning the reputation of "nursery boss." Earlene was an avid reader and baseball fan. She enjoyed going to her grandson's baseball games and loved to watch the Red sox, hardly ever missing a game. Earlene was predeceased by her mother, father, brothers (Herbert, George, and Phillip), sister (Dorothy) and daughter, Arlette Baldwin. She is survived by her four sons, Joseph and his wife, Anna, James and his wife, Patricia, Howard, Bruce and his wife, Lynne; grandchildren Damon Baldwin & his partner Kristen Kelsey, Joseph Stein, DO, & his wife Jamie, James Stein and his wife Joanna, Matthew Stein and his partner Amber Huffman; great grandchildren Ryan, Oliver and Taylor. She is also survived by her former daughter in-law, Maryellen Stein with whom she remained close. Earlene's family would like to thank Heather from Comfort Keepers who provided homecare support since December of 2015, and the staff at Maine Medical Center (Gibson Wing) for making her last days peaceful and comfortable. At the request of Earlene, services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME 04101. To view Earlene's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Earlene's memory to: American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086