Jennie C. Rittall, 94, of Nobleboro, passed away on the morning of May 5 at the Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. Born on Sept. 20, 1916, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Adams) Wylie.
Jennie grew up in Boothbay, attending local schools and graduating from high school there. Shortly after graduation, she married Cecil Rittall and the couple would start their family in Woolwich, before moving to Nobleboro in 1942.
During the war, Jennie went to work at Bath Iron Works before becoming a waitress at the Cheechako Restaurant in Damariscotta. She would eventually go to work at Sylvania Electric in Waldoboro, where she stayed for over 25 years.
Jennie loved to bowl, and at one point, was a member of several singles and couples leagues. She also enjoyed traveling and visited many countries throughout Europe. Jennie was also a very loyal member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Newcastle.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Rittall Sr.; children, Ralph Rittall and Carolyn “Iverne” Benner; siblings, John Wylie, Della Cormier and Lois Farmhan; and grandchild, Laurel Keith.
She is survived by a daughter, Ruth Marcia-Carrigan and husband Fred of Madison; son, Cecil Rittall Jr. and wife Kathy of Nobleboro; sister, Marjorie Goodrich of Boothbay; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; special niece, who spent many hours by her side, Gabriella Soohey; as well as her very special friend, Patsy Dufresne.
Time of visitation 5-7 p.m., Wed., May 11 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Funeral 2 p.m., Thurs., May 12 also at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest with her husband and two children in the Dunbar Cemetery in Nobleboro.
Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.
