PITTSFIELD – Ethel M. Cianchette, 88, died peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Millinocket, one of 10 children of Daniel and Clara (Russell) Morrison.
She graduated from Stearns High School and received her degree in education from Farmington Normal School. Ethel married Clair Cianchette and together they raised five children. Ethel operated a day care in her home on Lancey Street for several years. Many of the children that she had cared for have kept in touch with her over the years. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of Tuesday Club, Hospital Auxiliary and First Baptist Church, Pittsfield.
She is survived by her children, Melissa Cianchette of Pittsfield, Daniel Cianchette and wife, Martha, of St. Paul, Minn., Elizabeth Cianchette and husband, Vernon Bradley, of St. Paul, Minn., and Robert Cianchette and wife, Hillary Ginsberg, of New York City; grandchildren, Christopher Mitchell of Winterport, Jenny Gironda and husband, John, of Gorham, Daniel Cianchette and Adam Cianchette, both of Baltimore, Erik Cianchette of Portland and Heidi Cianchette of Westbrook; great-grandchildren, Sophia Gironda, Eli Gironda and Mia Higgins; brother, Frederick Morrison and wife, Leatha, of Millinocket; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Woods of Portland; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clair Cianchette; son, Richard Cianchette; great-granddaughter, Zoe Gironda; five sisters; and three brothers.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at First Baptist Church, 245 Main St., Pittsfield, with Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at Village Cemetery, Pittsfield. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Ethel’s memory to Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 Main St., Pittsfield, ME, 04967. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Ethel M. Cianchette
