Jo-an Ross, 79, from Bath Maine, passed away peacefully Sept. 10, 2026 from a long illness which she so bravely handled with her loving daughters by her side.

Jo-an was born to Annette Ross in Bangor, Maine on Oct. 4, 1946. She grew up in Bath, Maine and graduated from Morse High School in 1965.

In 1965 she married Gilbert (Bob) Morin and together they had three daughters.

She had many friends and was so well liked by all that knew her. She had a wit about herself that stood out to many. She was very thoughtful and did as much as she could for others. She was known for her neat freak ways that many admired. Cleaning was something she took pride in even when she was ill.

In recent years she worked at Bath Memorial Hospital and Winship Green Nursing Center. She also worked for Fay Pye’s School of Dance for many years where she made several lifelong friends.

Jo-an made many friends with both the residents and staff at her assisted living facility, Dionne Commons. Her family was grateful with how she was cared for and loved by everyone there.

Jo-an was predeceased by her daughter Kelly, her mother Annette, and her former husband Bob. She was also predeceased by her special friend Michael Collins.

She is survived by her daughter Lorie Merry and husband Tim of Wiscasset and her daughter Tamara Huntley and her husband Matt of Newcastle. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kody Davis, Kris Davis, Skylar Thibeault, Nicholas Merry, Timothy Merry as well as her great-grandchildren Lilly Davis, Genevieve Bryer, Nicholas Merry, Kendrick Davis, Lorelai Merry, Alana Merry, Amarrah Davis, Bentley Merry and Trent Merry.

She is also survived by her brother Butch Ross and wife Suzanne; sister Leslie and her husband Ray Youmans; brother Paul Ross; brother David Ross and his wife Josephine; sister Dottie Lakin and her husband Kirk; brother Dan Ross and his wife Kristen; and her brother Thomas and his wife Angela. Jo-an is also survived by her former sister in law Susan Duquesnoy.

The family would like to thank the staff at Dionne Commons in Brunswick for the care they gave to Jo-an. They would also like to thank Beacon Hospice Care especially nurse Kayla and Pastor Mike for the amazing care that she and her daughters received during Jo-an’s illness. Lastly, the family would like to express their gratitude for the care from Dr. Yeh from Midcoast Medical Group.

At the request of Jo-an there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to a local animal shelter of their choice.

Arrangements will be made by Desmond’s Funeral Home in Bath, Maine.

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