RUMFORD – Anita Louise (Picard) Gagnon, 85, our beautiful Mother, passed away at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center on Feb. 18, after a long illness.

She was born on Oct. 14, 1919, a daughter of Emile Picard and Emelia Cote in Rumford. She attended Rumford schools, graduating from Stephens High School in 1939. She married Sylvio J. Gagnon on June 6, 1942.

She was employed by Diamond National in the candy stick department for more than 30 years. She always cherished the friendships she made there. She was also a communicant of St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church, and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne.

She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia Harlow and husband, Charles, of Portland, and Patricia Silvia and husband, Robert, of Rangeley; four grandchildren, Thomas Patterson and wife, Kristin, of Falmouth, Denise Harlow of Portland, Daniel Patterson of Colorado, and Kristen Harlow of Manhattan, N.Y.; one great-grandchild, Ella Jane Patterson; and two special friends, Marion Morton and Alice Theriault.

She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Sylvio, in 1994; and her sister, Irene Cucinotta in 2002.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Edgewood, and Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their great care of our Mom.

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