Ivy Griffin, 98, of Portland, ME, passed away on May 23, 2022 after a brief illness.

Ivy was born on June 30, 1923 to Lydia Kingham Griffin and Edward Griffin in London, England. After graduating from  high school at 16 in she went on to study Secretarial Night courses while working.   She traveled Europe with her brothers and sisters and settled in Toronto, Canada.  She secured a 1 year Secretarial contract in Bermuda where she met her husband Gordon Griffin in 1960  when he was stationed in Bermuda with the Navy.  They wed in 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia and went on to have 2 children, Victoria and James.

When Ivy had Victoria, she decided to dedicate her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. Ivy excelled at propping up and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives. Whether that was through [difficulty] or [supporting spouse/child] through [passion], she made it her mission to improve the lives of others.

Ivy was a passionate about family and travel and was a private person. When she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found on Cliff Island volunteering or knitting with the Hookers. We will miss her greatly, the most kindest, loving Mother.  Ivy was predeceased by [Her parentsm Lydia and Edward and all her brothers and sisters: Ted, John, Bill, Lydia, Nancy, Florence, Mary, Dorothy and Maureen]. She is survived by her Husband Gordon, her children Victoria and James and her sister Kay].

The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to [Jones, Rich  & Barnes  199 Woodford St. Portland, ME 04103 . There will be a visitation on June 3, 2022 from 3 to 6 celebration of life. And Services on Cliff Island in July date & time TBD.

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