JEFFERSON — Ellen Nancy Teele Wiggins, 82 of Jefferson, passed away on the evening of Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the MaineHelath - Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, with family at her side. Born on February 24, 1943 in Bremen, she was the daughter of Rufus and Barbara (Standish) Teele.

Ellen will be remembered as a hard worker; over the years she worked at Stash Foods in Bremen, Master’s Machine in Round Pond, Holiday Inn of Portland, the sardine factory in Rockland, and most recently at McDonalds in Damariscotta, where she met her husband, Frank.

She was an avid cook, noted for her big, soft molasses cookies, pies and cakes. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her twin sister, Elaine A. Simmons.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Frank A. Wiggins of Jefferson; her children, Michael Prior of Pemaquid and his friend Rachel, John Rexford Prior, Jr. of Nobleboro and his friend Erica, and Sharon Bickmore of Springvale and her friend Greg. 

Ellen has four grandchildren, two of which she raised: Mike and his wife Shanna of Kentucky, Kyle Prior of Lewiston, and David and Jacob Prior; four great-grandchildren; siblings Kenneth Teele and his wife Helen of Madrid, Maine, David Teele and his wife Joan of Bremen, Rita Simmons of St. George, Rufus Teele, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Bremen, and Thomas Teele and his wife Debra of Bremen; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ellen had many friends, and had a special way about her. She was a very caring person with a warm heart who would help anyone.

A private graveside service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Bremen.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Ellen’s memory to the Bremen Fire Department, P.O. Box 165, Bremen, Maine 04551.  

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.