Anita Lorraine (Lamothe) Salmon

WATERVILLE – Anita Lorraine (Lamothe) Salmon, of Waterville, passed peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 92 due to natural causes, surrounded by her loving children. Anita was born on Dec. 14, 1930 in Newport, Vt. She was the daughter of Florence and Ernest Lamothe.

Anita graduated from the nursing program at Fanny Allen Hospital in 1952 as her class Salutatorian. Her occupational nursing career began in Chicago, Ill. and ended in New Jersey, where she resided for more than 50 years. She was always a consummate professional and earned the admiration of her colleagues.

An avid golfer at the North Jersey Country Club in New Jersey, she was named “most improved golfer” for three consecutive years. She also served as President of the Passaic County, New Jersey Cancer Society where she was a strong advocate. She enjoyed singing with the Roy Meyers Singers in New Jersey. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends and especially her

beloved dachshund, Molly.

She is survived by her five children, Gale Auclair (David) of Augusta, Louis Michael Andreotta, Jr., (Barbara) of Brattleboro, Vt., Craig Andreotta (Laurel), Laurel Townsend Long of Neptune City, NJ, and Rachel Andreotta of Augusta. She leaves behind eight grandchildren, Craig Lumbra (Lindsay) of Galena Ohio, Brandon Andreotta of Bakersfield, Vt., Sean Andreotta (Carissa) of Tampa, Fla., Nicholas Andreotta, Christopher Andreotta, Brittany Long of Neptune City, NJ, Jacob Rosen of Washington, DC, and Emily Rosen of Fullerton, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Mia and Leyton Lumbra of Galena, Ohio; as well as Whitney Draper, her dear friend.

She was predeceased by her parents, Florence and Ernest Lamothe; sister, Theresa Goulet, and brothers Maurice Lamothe, Rudolph Lamothe, Roger Lamothe and Roland Lamothe.

A graveside celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, Vt. later in 2023.

Her family extends a special thank you to the Woodlands Assisted Living of Waterville, and Beacon Hospice of South Portland. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, Maine. Condolences, stories or photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made to:

the Cancer Society of your choice in her honor.

For more information, kindly contact her daughter, Rachel Andreotta at rachand66@gmail.com