Michele M. Nee

South Portland-Michele M. Nee, 59, of Broadway, died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born in Portland on April 15, 1956, a daughter of John R. and Alicia J. (Silke) McCarthy. She attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School, class of 1974. She went on to earn her Associate Degree in dental hygiene from the University of Maine. She married Daniel R. Nee on September 16, 1978, at St. Johns Church in South Portland, and together merged two great Irish families into one. Michele grew up as the youngest of five girls in her family. She was a fun-loving, tender child known for her small size and big spirit. Her kind, outgoing nature allowed her to easily build lifelong friendships. She was proud of her Irish heritage. She hosted St. Patricks Day parties at her home and fulfilled a lifelong dream when she visited Ireland with her husband and daughter Caitlan. She enjoyed annual visits to the Samoset Resort and camp at Granny Kent Pond, music, and reading mystery novels. In her later years she enjoyed her time spent with her grandchildren Samuel and Shiloh. Michele faced decades of illness and declining health with exceptional grace and dignity. She never complained and stayed positive. Her example of personal strength and faith inspired everyone she met. She is predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Meghan McCarthy Nee; and a sister, Karen Coyne; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Coyne and Peter Coyne She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years; a daughter, Caitlan Abrahamson and husband Garrett of Saco; three sisters, Alicia M. Coyne of Portland, Nancy McCarthy-Marsden and husband Joel of Cape Elizabeth, and Mary-Jo McCarthy Heal and husband Durmont of South Portland; two grandchildren, Samuel and Shiloh Abrahamson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Micheles personal care giver, Sally Chikuta. Visiting hours will be 2:00-5:00 pm, today, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Monday at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. To view Micheles memorial page or share online condolences please visit www.ctcrawford.com.