Frances "Frannie" Delores Jortberg Obituary (1923 - 2017)

Portland -Frances (Frannie) Delores Jortberg, 93, a native of Portland, passed away following a short illness, on April 3rd, while residing at Hawthorne House, in Freeport. She was born on October 22, 1923, the only child of Walter and Ella McDonough Jortberg. Due to her mother's death during childbirth, Frannie was raised from an early age by a loving aunt, Josephine Flaherty. She grew up in the welcoming home of Dr. Theodore C. Bramhall. She was educated in parochial schools, graduating from Cathedral High School and Northeastern Business College. Frannie retired in 1986 after 38 years employment with Maine National Bank. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered at the Portland Public Library, at the Co-op at 100 State Street and served on the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary. She also volunteered her time serving at the Polls during election time and was a member of the Irish American Club, the Salvation Army Auxiliary and The Golden Age Club. She was an avid reader and loved music and traveling. A highlight of her life, upon retirement, was a memorable trip to Ireland. Over her adult years, she enjoyed family gatherings with Peter and Hope Bramhall, their family and many friends. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, which will be offered on Saturday, April 29, at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street, Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. The Bramhall Family is tremendously grateful for the loving care, which Frannie received during the past four and one half months at Hawthorne House. Remembrances may be made in Frannie's name to the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Way, Portland, ME 04101, or the Hawthorne House, 6 Old County Road, Freeport, ME 04032. To view Frannie's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com