DENMARK- Jane D. O’Rourke (Paradis), 82, of Denmark, ME passed away at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway after suffering a stroke on the morning of July 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Jane was born in Waterbury, Conn. on December 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Raymond E. Paradis and Elizabeth A. Paradis (Butler).

She was a graduate of Crosby High School in Waterbury, CT, in 1959. Jane started her career at Howland-Hughes Department store and later worked for Metropolitan Life in the accounting departments, both located in Waterbury, Conn. In later years, after raising her daughters, Jane worked in retail management in North Conway, N.H. and put herself through nursing school and became a CNA and LNA for the Carroll County Home and Healthcare in nearby N.H. where she traveled to homes and took compassionate care of the elderly.

Jane is survived by her three daughters, Malissa Miot (O’Rourke) and her fiancé Allen Ligon of Lancaster, Mass.; Suzanne Clisham (O’Rourke) and her husband Patrick Clisham, of Berlin, Mass.; Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane and her husband Teddy Shane of Naples, ME. She leaves behind seven be- loved grandchildren, Patrick Clisham, Aidan Clisham, Cameron Clisham, Owen Miot, Grace Miot, Cole Shane, and Nash Shane.

Jane is predeceased by her companion of 32 years, Winston Perry. She was devoted to her recently deceased sister, Marie Meegan of Salem, Mass. and her nephews, Jeffrey Meegan and wife YuSze Meegan of Mercer Island, WA, Daniel Meegan and his wife Grace Meegan of Danvers, Mass.; Matthew Meegan of Boston, Mass.; Andrew Meegan and his wife Kristin Mielcarz-Meegan of Salem, Mass. and her great nieces Christine and Amelia and great nephew Owen. She leaves behind her former husband, father of her children, and friend, John O’Rourke of Naples, ME.

Jane was quick-witted and loved animals, especially dogs. She was an amazing cook, cake decorator, remarkable pie baker and always had more food at the dinner table for any friends or family who may show up. Jane enjoyed nature and the lake where she lived. She was fond of quilting, sewing, boating, snowmobiling with family and slalom water skiing in her earlier years. Jane had a passion for music and dancing. She later spent her time doing puzzles, crosswords, watching westerns, playing cards, and doing card tricks with her grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Friday, July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at Saint Joseph Church, 225 South High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009. Interment will be at the Crooked River Cemetery in Naples. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Gifts may be made in memory of Jane to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 where she adopted her beloved dog, Pebbles.