Mary Anita French
SOMERVILLE – Mary Anita French, 82, of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2025, at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta.
Born Sept. 8, 1943, in Gardiner, she was a devoted wife to the late Merle Leroy French, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Together they raised eight children and built a large, loving family of more than 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary was a faithful member of South Somerville Baptist Church and known for her generosity, faith, and love of family.
A memorial service will be held Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. at South Somerville Baptist Church.
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