Imogene "Jeanie" Welton

GRAY, ME – Imogene “Jeanie” Welton, 89, of Gray, Maine, passed away on January 25, 2026, in South Portland, Maine. Jeanie was born on January 7, 1937, in Beeson, WV, daughter of the late Wesley and Nora Lester Tiller. Jeanie grew up in West Virginia, where she developed a deep love for family, home, and the outdoors. She later married Kenneth Welton Sr., and together they shared a blended family with Michael, Kenneth Jr., and Michelle. Throughout her life, Jeanie lived in several places, including Florida, Chicago, and New Hampshire, before eventually settling in Maine, where she made her home. She worked for Zenith TV for ten years and took great pride in her work. Jeanie loved gardening, cooking, and spending time outdoors. Holidays brought her special joy—she decorated for every season, but Christmas was her favorite, filling her home with warmth, lights, and celebration. Family was always at the center of her life, and she remained close with her parents and five siblings. Above all else, Jeanie cherished her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Jeanie was preceded in death by her son, Michael Reid; grandson, Anthony Reid; the father of her children, Ken Welton Sr.; mother-in-law, Margaret Welton; siblings, Roland, Junior, Weldon, and Ruby. She is survived by her children, Michelle Welton and her significant other, Ali Chouhad, Kenny Welton Jr. and his significant other, Crystal Carter; daughter-in-law, Diane Reid; grandchildren, Nicholas and Lila Reid, Christal and her husband Derrick MacKenzie, Ivy and her husband Zachary Mahaka, Noah Chouhad; great-grandsons, Carter, Alexander, and Luka Mahaka; sister, Judy Mckenzie; close friends, Joanne Stinson and Patricia Nadeau; and many beloved extended family members. A service was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Conroy-Tully Walker Cremation, Funeral & Gathering Center in Portland, Maine. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Pastor Ron Thomure, officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jeanie’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001, or online at https://alzfdn.org/donate/. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.

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Imogene "Jeanie" Welton

January 7, 1937 - January 25, 2026