Bither, Freida J., 61, September 26, 2013. Interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Freida J. Bither, 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2013, with her family by her side at Houlton Regional Hospital. She was born December 3, 1951, in Houlton the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Malone) Bither.
She was employed for 33 years at Community Living Association. Freida enjoyed four-wheeling, reading, and spending time with her family, especially her grandson Jeremy, whether at camp, home or hockey games.
Freida is survived by her daughter, Heidi, and her husband, David Fitzpatrick of Houlton; grandson, Jeremy Fitzpatrick; four sisters, Bonnie Brewer of Arizona, Deanna Estabrook and her husband, Steve, of Houlton, Amy Tingley and her husband, Maynard, of Littleton, and Joy Ivey and her husband, Mike, of Hodgdon; along with several nieces and nephews; two aunts; several uncles; and very special friends, Ned Russell of Linneus, Nancy and Roger Lavoie of Standish, and Terry and Diane Tingley of Saco. Freida will be very missed by her family, friends and her co-workers at Harmony.
She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Peggy Stewart; a brother, Herbie Jr.; and fiancé, Ron Worthley.
Friends called on Sunday, September 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, September 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Visitation Church with Father David Raymond celebrant. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. Gifts may be made in Freida’s memory to the Southern Aroostook Hockey Association, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730, or a charity of one’s choice. Online guest book and condolences at dunnfuneral .com.
