Rita Rheaume, 85 Winslow – M. Rita Rheaume, 85, of Winslow, died after a brief and unexpected illness on Sunday January 24, 2016 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. She was born in Winslow on August 14, 1930, one of eight children of Rose (Thibodeau) and Louis Pomerleau. Rita was educated in Winslow schools and worked at Keyes Fiber for over 36 years. She was known as a hardworking and dedicated woman who also had an enthusiasm and zest for life that could easily bring a smile of surprise to those around her, not only because of her unpredictable positive attitude but also because of what is best described as her “spunk”. Rita was an avid reader with a broad range of genres to keep her interest. She also enjoyed going out to eat, family outings and just keeping up with her family. Not always able to attend her great-grandchildren’s activities she was keenly aware of what they were and wanted to know details. Rita is survived by her son: Mike LaBranche of Winslow; her daughter Tina Estes and her husband Chris of Millinocket; her granddaughter Tracey Trask and her husband Jeff of Winslow; her granddaughter Danielle Newgard and her husband Ryan of Winslow; her great grandchildren: Jacob, Paige, Nathan and Jared; her devoted sister-in-law Marilyn Pomerleau of Waterville; as well as a large extend family. She was predeceased by her husband Denis Rheaume on May 7, 1970 and all of her siblings: Edward, Lafayette, Leo, Robert, Norman, Frank and her sister Yvonne Wilbur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 112 Silver Street, Waterville, with a reception following in the church hall. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery on May 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Rita life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family. For those who wish, donations may be made in Rita’s memory to: Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 304 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901.