AUBURN — Charlotte Rainha of Lisbon, died peacefully at Androscoggin Hospice House on Nov. 7.

She was born May 5, 1926, in Marlborough, Mass., to Simon and Alexandrine Riani. She was married for nearly 50 years to Henry Rainha. She worked for many years as an insurance secretary. She was a proud member of the Citizens Patrol with San Bernardino County, Calif., and was awarded Citizen of the Year.

She was a master quilter and seamstress. She loved animals, nature, gardening and reading. In addition to her years spent in Maine and Massachusetts, she lived in Southern California and Wisconsin.

She is survived by her daughter, Charlene and husband, Curvin Farnham, of Hampden; daughter, Janice and husband, Rick Felker, of Springfield, Mo.; her sister, Marie Dafoe of Austin, Texas; her grandchildren, Jamison Rainha, Kimberly Stubbs and Bethany Farnham; and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Rainha; her son, Richard Rainha; and her brother, Francis Riani.

Online condolences may be offered at www.directcremationofmaine.com.

Copy the Story Link