Obituary

Shannon Wilson, obituary

Fri, 11/06/2015 - 10:00pm

WARREN - Shannon K. Wilson, 43, died peacefully Nov. 4, 2015, surrounded by her family, at home.

Born in Lewiston on Dec. 6, 1971, she was the daughter of Gordon and Nancy Nelson Wilson. Growing up in Durham, Shannon was a 1990 graduate of Brunswick High School. Following high school she attended Elms College in Chickopee, Mass.

For over 10 years, Shannon has worked at Pen Bay Medical Center. Most of that time was as patient access manager. Shannon was passionate about her job and formed many friendships throughout the Maine Health family.

On Feb. 28, 2015 Shannon married her soulmate Jonathan Wilson. Together, along with their families, they enjoyed camping on Schoodic Lake, snowmobiling and hiking. Teaming up with her sister, Missy, Shannon took great joy in beating anyone who dared challenge them at cribbage. To Shannon, family and friends were her number one priority and she loved nothing more than spending time with them. She was a fiercely loyal friend with a laugh that would light up a room. She also loved her best-friend and constant companion, Lucy, her labradoodle.

Predeceased by her mother, Nancy Wilson; Shannon is survived by her husband, Jonathan of Warren; her sons, Caleb and Jacob Hall, both of Topsham; her daughter, Emma Boyce of Warren; her twin brother, Shawn Wilson of St. Helen, Ore.; her sister, Melissa Wilson Kasprzak of Kennebunk; as well as many special friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, Nov. 10  from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street in Rockland; where a celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at 104 Limerock, the funeral home's reception facility.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sussman House, 40 Anchor Drive, Rockport, ME 04856.