Rita B. Johnson

Rita Babcock Johnson, 79, of 14 Back Road, Alfred died unexpectedly Friday, January 14, 2005 at home in Alfred. She was born in Alfred, September 1, 1925, a daughter of Walter and Grace "Ridley" Babcock, and lived here most of her lifeShe attended Sanford schools and graduated from the former Alfred High School. She was a homemaker most of her life but did work outside the home from time to time. She worked at the former Goodall-Sanford textile mills and Aletta Dress Shop in Springvale. Mrs. Johnson used to pick apples for the former Roberts Orchards in Alfred and was a waitress and dishwasher at Maude's Counter, a former restaurant and hardware store in Alfred. She was a former member of the Rebekah's in Springvale.She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Albert E. Johnson of Alfred; a son, David E. and his wife Ellen Johnson of Hampton, NH; 3 sisters, Ruby Sprague of Lyman, Gloria Sprague of Alfred and Nancy St. Peter of Sanford; and 2 grandchildren; Stephen and Sarah Johnson of Hampton, NH.A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 17, 2005 at the Heald Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. The Rev. Bruce Burnham, pastor of Alfred Parish Congregational Church, UCC, will officiate. Interment in the spring will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Alfred.For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to Alfred Rescue, P. O. Box 235, Alfred, ME 04002. To send condolences or flowers, click on www.healdfuneral.com.