Eliot-Marice Clare Foss Barzal, 95, formerly of Eliot, Maine, died peacefully with her family at her side on February 27, 2020. She was born in Bangor Maine (at home) to Maurice Colby Foss and Clara Louise Haskell Foss on November 5, 1924. She is survived by her children: Jean Paulantonio, Louisa Evans (Rich), Ellen Walker (Alvin), Edward Everhart(Beth) and Michele Barzal-BonEnfant (Thomas Jr.). Marice has eight grandchildren Valerie, John, Eric, Emily, Kelsey, Amy, Thomas III, and Hunter and six great grandchildren who knew her as a loving Nana; Quincy, Damon, Caleb, Patrick, Charlotte and Sam. She also is survived by her younger sister, Jean Katsonis and was predeceased by her sisters: Mabel Oakes, Rachel West, Elizabeth Spurr and Fannie Ellen Davenport.

Marice was a graduate of Eliot High School, Class of 1942. She graduated from New England Baptist

School of Nursing, Boston, Massachusetts in 1946: While in nursing school she joined the Army Nurses Cadet Corps, 1943 — 1946, but the war ended before she was able to serve overseas. In 1974, at the age of 50, she attended the University of Southern Mairie, earning a degree in education (Vocational Education).

During her 40 years of nursing she worked at Portsmouth Hospital (1898 Building), Exeter Hospital, and the VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was a public health nurse at the U. S. Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and also worked at Sinai Hospital, as well as Baltimore City Hospital while living in Maryland.

At the end of her career she as an Associate Professor at NH Vocational Technical College (LPN

instructor). Marice was able to retire at the age of 60, so therefore she had 35 years of retirement!

Marice enjoyed crafting, selling her wares at many craft fairs in the Seacoast area. She loved to travel and she and Michele traveled cross-country, visiting all but two states. Marice camped at Natural High campground in Lebanon, Maine, enjoying many summers there with her family. Her grandchildren have fond memories of spending time in the camper with Nana. She also enjoyed cross country skiing and ice skating in her younger years.

Marice was a member of the Eliot Democratic Committee, Eliot Congregational Church and she also volunteered at Well Child Clinics in Eliot, Maine.

She will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known her and will live forever in the hearts of her family. Marice's family would like to thank her Eliot neighbors, Pete and Marilyn, for their care, concern and help during her final years in Eliot. In addition they would like to acknowledge Wentworth Senior Living and Harborside Hospice for their excellent care of Mom during the last month of her life.

A graveside service at her parent's grave in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Eliot  will be announced at a later date, with the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman officiating ,followed by a celebration of her life in the parish hall at the First Congregational Church of Eliot, UCC, 1361 State Road Eliot Maine 03903 The JS. Pelkey and Son Funeral Home in Kittery, Maine is entrusted with her care.