Georgia Ann (Wilson) Hurtubise

CAPE ELIZABETH – Georgia Ann (Wilson) Hurtubise passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. Georgia lived in Cape Elizabeth with her husband, Gordon. Georgia and Gordon’s children, Ashleigh Hurtubise-Bill of Scarborough and Adam Hurtubise of Scarborough, and grandchildren Dahlia Bill, Haleigh Hurtubise, and Adam Hurtubise, mourn the death of their beloved mother and grandmother and are joined in this mourning by Georgia’s siblings, son and daughter-in-law Carol Hurtubise and Tommy Bill, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

Georgia was predeceased by her mother and father, Adam Winslow Wilson II and Helen Landberg Wilson; and her precious brother, Adam Winslow Wilson III.

Georgia was born in Portland on Aug. 7, 1943. She was the first born child of Adam Winslow Wilson and Helen Landberg Wilson. Named after her beloved grandfather, George Wilson, her parents, and the love of all four grandparents, instilled a strong commitment to family and hard work. Being born during World War II from humble beginnings shaped who Georgia became. She spent her formative years with her brother Adam, thick as thieves, roaming and working in her grandfather’s hog and dairy farm.

Soon her family grew and Georgia’s three sisters joined the family. The family moved to the Morrills Corner area of Portland. Deborah (Galarneau), Gayle (DiFiore), and Abby Wilson were blessed to be the younger sisters of Georgia and are eternally grateful for the crucial role she played in their lives.

She graduated from Deering High school and went to Northeastern Business School. Georgia also attended Pierre’s Beauty School where she became a cosmetologist. Each place she went became a part of who Georgia was and the friendships she made were lifelong integral parts of her identity.

In 1963, while on the stairs of Northeastern Business School, she met the love of her life and the man who would set in motion a mythic story of love and adventure. In 1965, Georgia was crowned Miss Maine. Her beauty and poise were undeniable. While remembering Georgia, her good friend Eleanor remarked that “the woman was Miss America and you would never even know it.” That is how Georgia was, she did so much all the time and made it look seamless and effortless.

Gordon and Georgia had a love that began on those stairs in 1963, but life truly began for Georgia with the births of her children Adam and Ashleigh. Georgia excelled at motherhood. The pride she had for her children was unparalleled. Though she did so many things in her bold and beautiful life her greatest role was mother and grandmother.

Georgia had an uncanny ability to put, and hold, everything together for all the people in her life. She made life sparkle and believed that by sharing her sparkle others also felt free to shine their brightest. She was an organizer, a professional, a decorator, a gardener, a chef, a philanthropist, an amazing daughter, sister, and friend, and importantly a mother to her kids and their friends. Georgia’s ability to care for others as if they were her own family was nothing short of magical.

Her home was a testament to her profound love for all creatures great and small, especially her cherished cats, who were always by her side. She found immense joy and solace in nurturing the vibrant wildlife and diverse plants that flourished in her beloved yard. There was always a seat at the pool for you at Georgia’s.

Her steady and constant faith in God and unabashedly patriotic nature were core values of Georgia’s. While never boastful, she was certain in her beliefs and was silent but true to those values. Georgia gave tirelessly to help others through her generous philanthropy. Her unwavering support significantly benefited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and numerous animal welfare societies, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives.

Georgia was the love of Gordon’s life, his wife of 57 years, his closest friend, his home for every season. Their love was quiet and steady, the kind that doesn’t need grand gestures to be felt, just a glance, a hand held, a life built side by side. To him, she was everything. Her laughter, her strength, her unwavering love filled their days with meaning. Gordon didn’t know a world without her and now that she’s gone, everything feels a little dimmer and a little bit quieter. But, even in this deep sorrow, her love remains. It lingers in their children’s smiles, in the warmth of their grandchildren’s hugs, in every memory etched into the life they made together. She was his heart and she will always be.

Georgia is survived by her best friend and love of her life, Gordon Hurtubise; her son, Adam (and Carol Hurtubise), her loving daughter, Ashleigh Hurtubise-Bill; her grandchildren, Haleigh, Dahlia, and Adam who meant the world to her; son-in-law, Tommy Bill; and the many friends and family members that surrounded her in life. You know who you are and you know how she loved you.

The loss of Georgia Ann is impossible to express in words. She would want nothing more than to be known for the love and faith she had for her loved ones, for her country, and for God. She wanted that love to be felt by all.

Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Wednesday, July 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral service will be held July 17, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Alban’s Church in Cape Elizabeth, followed by a celebration of life from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Saltwater Grille, 231 Front St., South Portland, ME 04106.

You may offer your condolences and share your many memories of Georgia at http://www.jonesrichandbarnes.com

Memorial donations may be made to Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland or Shriner’s Hospital

in memory of

Georgia Hurtubise