WATERVILLE – Geraldine A. Witham, 91, of Waterville passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at her home.

She was born Aug. 25, 1931, in Benton, Maine, the daughter of the late Everett and Florence (Allen) Spencer.

Geraldine married Robert Witham and they enjoyed many years together until his passing in 1987. Together they raised seven children: four boys and three girls.

She loved to read and watch her soap operas. She was an avid sports fan watching golf for decades. She was a member of the Fairfield American Legion Auxiliary and proudly flew the American flag in front of her house.

She was a homemaker for most of her life and kept a clean house and cooked the best meals. Friday fish day were the best meals, especially when it included lobsters. For Saturday it was beans and hotdogs with raisin brown bread and coleslaw. She would get up in the middle of the night to get the beans in the oven to cook all day.

Geraldine looked forward to the holidays when she could put out decorations around the house. She had many pictures of her kids and great grandkids and loved having such a huge family.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Witham; her parents; and her siblings, Vernon, Cecil, and Glendon; and her son-in-law, Frank Pooler.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Jeffrey Witham and his wife, Karen, Cheryl Valens, Dawn Larrabee and her companion, Vince, Barry Witham and his companion, Gerry, Randy Witham and his wife, Nancy, Sandra Pooler, and Greg Witham and his companion, Tammy; her sister, Lucille; her brother, Kenneth Spencer and his wife, Sue; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Per her wishes all services will be private for the family. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

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