Rita Louise Stahl, 80, of Westbrook and formerly of Waldoboro, passed away Jan. 14 at the Springbrook Center in Westbrook.
Rita was born on March 12, 1938 in Friendship to Floyd Wotton and Adeline (Creamer) Wotton. She attended local schools, graduating from Waldoboro High School and she attended two years at Gates Business School. Rita married John Stahl on Oct. 10, 1959. They celebrated 40 years of marriage prior to his death in 2000.
Rita worked as a bookkeeper for Hadley Miller, Dr. Henry Bither, the Deerskin Shop, and Weston’s Hardware, and also as an aide at Medomak Valley High School. She enjoyed visiting with people when she could, and volunteering at the Waldoboro Methodist Church when she was able. Her Christian faith was a significant source of guidance, comfort and strength throughout her life. She especially enjoyed children and animals. Rita was considered a second mother to several of her children’s childhood friends.
Rita was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Adeline Wotton; husband, John Stahl; and sisters, Janice Wotton and Marilyn Burkett.
She is survived by daughters, Wanda J. Stahl of Westbrook, and Karen M. Stahl of Westbrook; son, John L. Stahl of Westbrook; and granddaughters, Caitlin Stahl-Hodgkins of Boston, Mass., and Marissa Stahl-Hodgkins of Westbrook.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Sat., Jan. 19 at the Waldoboro Methodist Church in Waldoboro with Rev. Bob Dorr officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Dutch Neck Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall’s of Waldoboro, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.