GORHAM – Patricia B. (Jewell) Raven of Gorham formerly of Bath, Maine passed peacefully away on February 11, 2019. She was born May 30, 1923 in South Portland, the daughter of the late Merle W. and Rosamond B. Jewell.
Patricia graduated from South Portland High School. She married the love of her life, Richard Raven, in 1943 and they shared 64 wonderful years together. Patricia gave generously of her time, volunteering within her community. She loved her friends and her family dearly and was never happier than when she held a baby in her arms.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard; a sister, Jeanne Perry and her husband, Roger; a brother, William Jewell; a brother, Elliot Jewell and his wife, Eleanor; a son-in-law, Allen Johansson; a great-grandson, Gavin Johansson.
She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Johansson of Millis, MA; Kathryn Cameron of Berlin, NH; Margaret Palmer and her husband, Gregory of Gorham; a son-in-law, John Cameron; seven grandchildren, William Johansson and his wife, Ashley; Patricia Prescott and her husband, Adam; David Cameron and his wife, Shauna; Carol C. Ferrell and her husband, Daniel; Matthew Palmer and his wife, Sarah; Andrew Palmer and his wife, Stacie; Amanda Howe and her husband, Jason; 14 great-grandchildren, Chase and Ava Johansson, Kayla Prescott, Luke and Cameron Ferrell, Jacob, Julia and Alexander Palmer, Michael, Elise, and Lillian Palmer, Emma, Hannah and Benjamin Howe; a sister-in-law, Alice Jewell of Woolwich; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank her devoted caregivers from CHANS of Brunswick, Hospice, and the wonderful staff at Gorham House for their kindnesses and loving care.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00am on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Gorham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 76 State Street.
To express condolences and to participate in Patricia’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com
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