ELLSWORTH - Jessie M. Carter, 88, died peacefully June 21, 2009, at an Ellsworth health care facility. She was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Ellsworth, daughter of George C. and Mary E. (Brown) Pierson. She worked for many years at J.J. Newberry department store, Ellsworth. Jessie's life was her family, living on Laurel Street and talking about the history of the families that lived there. Jessie is survived by her daughter, Janis Piper of Ellsworth; sister, Eleanor Breslin of Maryland; nephews, George "Nicky" and wife, Marie Pierson, and Frank and wife, Bette Pierson, all of Ellsworth; nieces, Mary Zink and husband, Don, and Brenda Johnson and husband, Dave, all of Maryland; and the little cocker spaniel who was a great part of her life, "Grammy's Katy." She was predeceased by her husband, Ward in February 2009; brother and sister-in-law, Frank B. Pierson and wife, June; brother-in-law, John Breslin; and son-in-law, Donald Norwood. The family thanks Bob and Sara Hessler and Janice Morse for their love and support. A private graveside service will be held for Jessie and Ward. Contributions in Jessie's memory may be made to Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, care of Capital Fund for Emergency Room, 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.