FREEPORT — Lisa Ann Mills, 71, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a period of declining health.

Born November 17, 1953 in Newton, Massachusetts she was the daughter of Amos Mills, Jr. and Betty Benson Mills. As a young girl, Lisa grew up in Thomaston.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Southern Maine, she spent her career as a pre-school educator, working hard to better the lives of young children.

She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

Predeceased by her parents; she will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Ellsworth ‘Nick’ Mills and Peter Mills, both of Rockland, Susan Mills of Boston, and Melinda Lindsey and her husband Wayne of Owls Head; her nephews, Jeffrey Hill and Jon Hill and Jon’s wife Megan; nieces, Sara Mills and Nicole Mills; as well as great-nephews, Henry Mills-Whittelsey, Maddox Hill, and Jonny Hill and great-niece Anna Hill.

Lisa’s family has chosen to remember her life privately.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.

To share a memory or condolence with Lisa’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.