Elizabeth A.

Wallace

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth A. Wallace, lovingly known as Nanny Liz, who departed this life on November 8, 2026, at Calais Community Hospital. Born on June 15, 1941, in St. Stephen, NB, Canada, Liz was the daughter of John and Sara (Lambert) Crowley.

Liz's nurturing spirit and dedication to her craft as a hairdresser were evident in her nearly 60 years of service at her beloved Elizabeth's Beauty Shop, which she ran from her home on North Street in Calais until her retirement in 2024. Her artistry and warmth drew clients in, becoming a haven for many in the community.

A gardening enthusiast with a green thumb like her mother Pearl, Liz shared her vibrant passion for life with her dear friends, affectionately referred to as the two Barbaras-Barbara Footer and Barbara Roehrich, going on day trips throughout Maine. Family was the cornerstone of Liz's world; she relished holiday gatherings, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas, where her loved ones enjoyed her legendary Liz's Famous Hot Kielbasa Dip and irresistible chocolate fudge. Liz enjoyed visiting her son Joe and his companion Maria in Florida and made countless memories at the family camp on Howard Lake, alongside her sisters and their families.

Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she supported them unwaveringly at sporting events and in every stage of their lives. A lifelong reader and loyal customer of Dunkin Donuts, Liz found comfort in simple pleasures, championing all animals with kindness, whether feeding deer and crows or snuggling with her beloved dog, Molly Ann.

Liz is survived by her children, Joe Moholland and companion Maria of St. Petersburg, FL, and Cathy Footer and husband Michael of Robbinston, ME; as well as her grandchildren, Joe Footer and wife Nicole of Robbinston, ME, Julie Biggers and husband Caleb of East Waterboro, ME, and Joshua Clifford and wife Monica of North Pole, AK. Great-grandsons Joseph and Jacob Footer will carry her legacy forward, along with her beloved sisters, Ann Boyd and companion Bob of Calais, ME, and Mary Channel and husband Cliff of Machiasport, ME. She is also remembered fondly by her special nieces and nephews, Gary, Jo-Anne, Christine, Eric, John, and their families.

Liz was predeceased by her parents, John and Sara Crowley; an infant daughter, Sara Moholland; a brother, Bobby Crowley; nephew Larry Smith; niece Lori Guthrie; and her faithful canine companion, Molly Ann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Calais, where we will gather to honor and celebrate Liz's beautiful life. Burial will follow at Calais Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Mays Funeral Home & Cremation Services. We invite friends and family to share their condolences, memories, and photographs on Liz's memorial page at www.MaysFuneralHome.com. Your love and support in this time are greatly appreciated as we remember a remarkable woman whose spirit touched so many lives.