THEODORE, Ala. – Edith Margaret Bartlett died Aug. 15, at home, in the care of her loving family.

Born at home Sept. 18, 1925, in Rumford Center, she was the daughter of Richard Bailey and Arabelle Holman Farrar. She attended Rumford schools, graduating from Stephens High School in 1944.

Married on June 21, 1947, to William E. Bartlett, they were longtime residents of Rumford Point, moving to Andover for several years before retiring to Theodore, Ala.

While in Maine, she enjoyed being part of various service groups, and worked as a cook in the Rumford school system. She enjoyed painting, reading, and braiding rugs. Summers always found the family in residence at the camp on South Shore Road, Howard Pond, Hanover.

She attended the First Congregational Churches of Rumford Point and Andover, and was a member of the Regency Church of Christ in Mobile, Ala., at the time of her death.

She is survived by her husband, William, of Theodore, Ala.; a sister, Evaline Alcombrack, of Belmont, N.H.; three sons, Eugene (Robin), of Mobile, Ala., Garry (Margie), of Hanover, and James (Sherell), of Rindge, N.H.; eight grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Those who live locally are Benjamin Bartlett, Andover, and Kara Bartlett and fianc, Doug Koskela, Bryant Pond. There are two great-grandchildren, Mary Kyle, who drew Nana a picture to take with her, and John Mark, who says, “Nana won’t be shy when she meets Jesus.”

She was predeceased by her brother, R. Holman Farrar.

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