Rita M Andrews

GORHAM

RITA MARIE (MICHAUD) ANDREWS, 81, of Lancaster Road; Gorham, died peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2011 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. Rita was born in Berlin, NH on July 8, 1930 a daughter of Arthur F. and Evelyn J. (Arsenault) Michaud. She was raised in Berlin and moved to Gorham in 1979. In 1981 Rita and her sister went and received their GEDs together. Before retiring Rita worked as a Nurses Aide and House Keeper for Coos County Nursing Home. She also worked for a while as a waitress and baker for her sister Sandra Lee. Rita used to be a member of the CB Radio Club in Berlin. She was the "worlds greatest provider of foods and pastries." She loved to travel and eat trout that her son would catch for her. She was a wonderful homemaker and loved to be home. Rita was always willing to help out a friend or neighbor. She is survived by her three sons Bruce John Fitzpatrick of Lewiston, ME; Michael Arthur Fitzpatrick of West Field, Mass. and Kenneth Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr. of Gorham, NH; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one sister Sandra Lee Lamontagne of Myrtle Beach, SC and many nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her first husband Kenneth Robert Fitzpatrick and her second husband Rodney C. Andrews. At Rita's request there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Randolph Cemetery on Durand Road, with Pastor Dean Styles officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Fleury-Patry Funeral Home; 72 High Street, Berlin. Online guestbook at www.fleury-patry.com