Wardena Mae (Milton) Willette
WATERVILLE – Dena passed away peacefully August 3, 2023, at the age of 89 with her loving family by her side. She was born July 23, 1934, in Waterville to Ward Milton and Mae (Bernard)Milton.
Dena was a proud graduate of Waterville High School, class of 1954. Although, she became a diehard Winslow Black Raider watching her children grow.
She married Robert Willette in 1958, together they raised four children.
Dena held many jobs in her lifetime including Milton’s Vending Service, Hathaway Shirt Co., and Teachers aid but her favorite job was Mother and Grandmother. She loved to cook all of their favorite meals, laughing playing card games and watching game shows.
Dena loved spending time with her family and friends. She followed every activity her children and grandchildren participated in. Countless hours spent at ball fields, cold hockey rinks and gymnasiums. Watching them excel were moments she wouldn’t trade for anything.
She was predeceased by her parents, stepfather Ernest Boulette, sister Virginia Howard, brother Lewis Milton, and in laws Peter and Alice Willette.
She is survived by her three loving sons Robert and Sue Willette, Scott and Tina Willette, Greg and Jean Willette, her loving daughter Lori and Todd Fredette, her 10 grandchildren Hyemi and Matt Draheim, Jake and Mallory Willette, Megan Willette and partner Luis Cotto, Nathan and Meghan Willette, Shawn Willette and partner Cathryn Gage Thurston, Eric, Ryan, and Brady Willette, Luke and Cameron Fredette; seven great-grandchildren: Noah, Harper an Finley Draheim, Lydia and Dean Willette, Noah Jello and Levi Willette; one sister Clare Milton.
The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Grove Nursing Home for their wonderful care over the years. Also thank you to the Maine General Hospice Care for their support and care of Mom this last year. You all are special.
Visting hours will be August 11, from 4-6 p.m., at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed condolences and memories shared at www.gallantfh.com.
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