RITA A. BARLOW, 91, died Dec. 7, 2015, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport after a stroke she suffered on Nov. 20, 2015. She was born in Caribou on Feb. 14, 1924, to Edward and Anna Martin Greenier of Caribou.

Rita was married to Basil R. Barlow for 50 years. He predeceased her on Dec. 22, 1995. Rita was also predeceased by her parents; and two sons, Larry R. Barlow of Monroe and Richard R. Barlow of Wethersfield, Conn.

She is survived by her children, Louise A. Barlow of Hampton Cove, Ala., Shirley Ryder of Belfast, Dale R. Barlow of Monroe, Gloria M. Bragdon of Conroe, Texas, Linda Clements and her husband, Harold, of Winterport, Douglas J. Barlow of Jackson, Debra Ingraham and her husband, Rodney, of Knox, and Darlene Koehler and her husband, Greg, of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Barlow of Wethersfield, Conn. Rita is also survived by her siblings, Giles Greenier of Elmire, N.Y., Vernal Greenier of Caribou, Phyllis M. Tatham of Laconia, N.H., Loretta Mattoon of Fairport, N.Y., Donna Barden and her husband, Bob, of Lumberton, N.C., and Diane J. Normandin of Enfield, Conn. Rita has 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren, and several nieces nephews and cousins.

Rita enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Her greatest joy was cooking and gardening in the summer months. She enjoyed taking trips to Florida, cruises and trips to Colorado. She enjoyed all music, mostly country and gospel, especially Daniel O'Donnell, as well as doing crossword puzzles and Sudoko.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. in Belfast. A celebration of Rita's life will be announced in the spring.

Those who wish may make donations in Rita's memory to St Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.