Rita P. Martin

Martin, Rita P., 85, died January 22, 2007 at a Caribou healthcare facility. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.     Presque Isle – Rita P. Martin, 85, passed away on January 22, 2007 at a Caribou healthcare facility. Rita was born September 3, 1921 in Presque Isle, the daughter of Paul and Victoria (Beaulieu) Martin.
    Rita graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1941. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rita enjoyed music; it was a big part of her life. Rita worked at and managed the old Music Store on Main St. in Presque Isle. She also worked for the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging in the R.S.V.P. Program for fifteen years.
    A first cousin, Christine (Beaulieu) Gagnon and her husband Henry and a second cousin, Paul Gagnon, predeceased her. Rita is survived by other family members, Pat Gagnon and his wife Rita of Presque Isle, Connie Gagnon of Presque Isle, Maxine Thompson and her husband Gary of Nipono, CA, Michelle, Brian and Brittany Cronin, Stephanie, John, Connor and Johnny Reeves, Patricia Gagnon, Ginny Cody and Janice, Chris and Andrew Grover.
    Memorial services were held 10:00 AM Friday at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle with the Rev. Raymond Morency officiating. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. A reception followed in the gathering area of the funeral home. www.duncan-graves.com.