Mary “Anita” McFarland

CHELSEA – Mary “Anita” McFarland of Chelsea, passed away the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2022, at the age of 94. Better known as “Anita”, she was born in Portage Lake, on May 26, 1928.

Anita was devoted to her Catholic faith and attended the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Anita was a dedicated self-employed hairdresser for 46 years. In her younger years Anita enjoyed spending time at her camp on China Lake. She also enjoyed traveling and spent some time exploring France. She was also a breast cancer survivor.

Anita is survived by her children, Paul Lizotte, and Andrew McFarland and his wife, Cheryl. Anita adored her grandchildren, Jessica Simmons and her husband Jake Simmons, Timothy McFarland, Sarah Wheelock, and Taylor Wright. Anita also has five great-grandchildren, Acadia Simmons, Aurora Simmons, Saffron Simmons, Guinevere Simmons and Mykah McFarland. Anita is also survived by a niece, Darlene Leonetti.

Anita was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Bacon McFarland; her mother and father; brothers Armond Cormier, Hubert Cormier, and Willard Cormier; and her niece, Rosalie who was like a daughter to her; daughter-in-law, Lucinda Lizotte.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta, ME 04330.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anita’s name may be made to the

Alzheimer’s Association,

383 US Route One #2C,

Scarborough, ME 04074