LEWISTON — Edith Abraham, 84, died at Central Maine Medical Center on April 30.

She was born on April 29, 1927, in Eutin, Germany, the daughter of Karl-Heinz and Elsa Sommer Barez.

Edith enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters. During visits, the girls would bring Edith ‘putt-putt’ golfing and take trips to the ocean. She taught the girls cooking skills and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She also loved gardening and springtime was her favorite. She was physically active and would ride her bicycle around the Lewiston-Auburn area. She was a talented oil painter and she entertained others by playing the accordion.

She was a long-time employee of Clover Health Center, where she worked as a nurse’s aid during the mid-1970s to late ’80s.

She is survived by her son, Edward Abraham; grandchildren, Kristina and Jessica; and brother, Beno Barez.

Edith was predeceased by her parents; a brother; and a daughter.

Condolences may be expressed at Funeral Alternatives.net.


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