Armera T. Ferris Obituary (1920 - 2011)

Armera Ferris passed into the heavenly light on January 9, 2011 after a lifetime of love and dedication to her friends and family. Armera was born in Waterville, Maine on December 20,1920 as the second child of Joseph and Zaheya Ferris. A devoted daughter, Armera never married preferring instead to remain close to home and help care for her aging mother. After retiring from the Wyndotte Woolen Mill, Armera and her beloved sister Mary loved to travel to Las Vegas where they would reunite with their nieces and nephews, as well as play a few slots. Armera had a great sense of humor and enjoyed listening to music, watching TV, and reading her daily newspaper. She also loved walking and was known by many along her daily route. As a lifelong member of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic urch, Armera was a member of the Ladies' Rosary Society and a faithful supporter of Friday night Bingo. Armera's strong work ethic was evident in all she did. Her strong will and stern demeanor was always tempered with her generosity to friends and family who will dearly miss her warm embrace. The family would like to acknowledge their appreciation to the staff of Mount Saint Joseph who took great care of Armera in her final months, to Teri Sturtevant and Tina Mason, and a special thanks to Jeanne Allen for her many years of loving care. Armera was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joseph and Zaheya Ferris, sister Mary, and brothers George, Ferris, and Fred. Armera is survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Ferris, nephews Richard and Peter Ferris, nieces Karen Eisner, Sheila Beaton, and Lori DeCreny all of Las Vegas, Fred and Joseph Ferris of Waterville, and niece Kelly Ferris, in addition to many great nieces and nephews. The wake is being held at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville on Friday, January 14th from 2-4pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 15th, 10am at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Front St., Waterville.