WESTBROOK – Michele Kell crossed over peacefully March 13, 2009, at home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Michele was born July 22, 1957, in Point Pleasant, N.J. She grew up on the Jersey Shore and graduated from Manasquan High School in 1975, before moving to Maine. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Husson College in 1987 and a Master of Science in community psychology and family and child services in 1995. Michele was a master’s level drug and alcohol counselor, as well as a certified clinical supervisor. Both in her work and as a longtime friend of Bill W., she helped countless people learn to live useful, productive lives. Her experience and compassion will be missed by many. Her legacy will continue to improve this world for generations to come. Michele is survived by her parents, Liliane and Dugald Kell of Ellsworth; and her three brothers and their families, Dugald and Jeannie Kell of Surry and their children, Braden, Eathan and Emma; Phil and Eileen Dunn-Kell of Ellsworth and their son, Seamus Dunn of California; and Eric and Debbie Kell of Newburyport, Mass., and their children, Ryan and Rebecca. She also leaves one sister, Carol-Lee Elkington and her husband, Chris, of Kennebunkport and their children, Christian, Tyler and Elizabeth. She will also be sorely missed by her loving pets, Rebel and Peaches, who gave her great comfort. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society. Friends of Bill, please consider a donation to CSO. Arrangements made by Blais and Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook.
MICHELE KELL
