STANDISH- Maria Lisa Skillings, age 56, passed away on June 10, 2022 surrounded by her family at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after a strong and courageous battle with Leukemia.
She was born in Portland on Nov. 12, 1965, a daughter of the late Edwin and Adeline (Alves) Nordfors and graduated from Deering High School.
Maria will always be remembered for her love of crafting- especially making journals and birdhouses. She was also an avid thrift store shopper and enjoyed antique-ing. Being in the outdoors, being with her dogs- Trip and Storm, and most especially being with family was what was most important to her.
For over 20 years, she worked as a manager at McDonald’s primarily at the Morrill’s Corner location in Portland. She and her husband attended the Hollis Center Church.
She is predeceased by her brother- Scott Nordfors.
Maria is survived by her beloved husband- Ralph W. Skillings; sons- Michael A. Aceto of Windham, Matthew A. Aceto of Rollinsford, NH, and Mark A. Aceto and his fiancée Sarah of Arundel; siblings- Edwin A. Nordfors and his fiancée Jana of Standish, Denise Thompson and her husband Steve of MA, Marc Nordfors, Dennis Nordfors and Edwin Nordfors; many grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
A memorial service to celebrate Maria’s life will be held on Tuesday June 21 at 6 PM at the Hollis Center Church, 388 Hollis Road, Hollis.
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com