Mary Anita (Drake) Wyman

AUGUSTA – Mary Anita (Drake) Wyman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 24, 2025. She was 87 years old.

Born Nov. 15, 1937, in Gardiner, to Robert Drake and Mary Morvan, Anita was voted “Most School Spirit” at Coburn Classical Institute before attending the Chamberlain School of Retail in Boston, Mass. She began her career as Head Buyer for Jordan Marsh in their Town and Country Department, also modeling ski wear for the company and assisting in the Office of the President. Later, she worked as a claims adjuster for Liberty Mutual, where she met her future husband. Anita and Edwin “Teddy” Wyman III were married on Sept. 2, 1962, in Gardiner, and later settled in Marblehead, Mass. She also served as a docent at the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Mass.

In 1970, Anita and Teddy moved to Augusta where they enjoyed many wonderful years on Windsor Avenue. Anita became an active member of the community, volunteering at the Farrington Elementary School library and working as manager of the Painted Horse Toy Store. In her retirement, she dedicated her time to the Prince of Peace Church, the Augusta Food Bank, the Quilting Club, and the Silver Sneakers Club.

Anita was predeceased by her husband, Edwin “Teddy” Wyman III, and her sister, Betty Garand.

She is survived by her son, Christopher and daughter-in-law Christina Wyman; her grandsons Drake and Edwin James “EJ” Wyman; sister, Jacqueline “Jacqui” Boch, brother, Robert Drake, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other endeared family and friends.

Anita will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, sense of humor, fun-loving spirit, and her ever-present smile. She had many cherished friends and always brought joy to those around her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Lutheran Church, 209 Eastern Ave., Augusta, ME 04330, with a reception to follow. She will be interred with her husband at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, at 1 p.m.

To share a memory of offer a condolence, please visit http://www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Anita’s name to:

MaineGeneral Hospice

and Volunteers of

Kennebec Valley

P.O. Box 828

Waterville, ME 04903-0828