Aletica M. Knox Obituary (1942 - 2016)

Augusta ~ Aletica Mae Knox age 74 passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd , 2016 at her home on 98 Water Street, Augusta, where she resided with her lifelong companion Stanley Pokorsky. Aletica was born March 26, 1942 in Farmington, Maine the daughter of Harry C. Knox of West Farmington and Maxine Freda Belyea of Augusta. Aletica has many siblings Christine Fournier, Richard Knox, and was predeceased by Merlin Knox, Rebecca Frost, and Cheryl Oliver. She also has half sisters Wendy Austin, Cynthia Speller, Linda Burnell, Darlene Wheaton, Sylvia Bazley, Leona Aguilar, Francis Bazley and many extended family members of nieces and nephews. Aletica spent her early years in West Farmington, where she became a recognized resident in her community. She was always ready to meet new friends and would instantly become a lifelong friend to you. She had a happy nature and a good sense of humor. She was kind hearted beyond a fault. Later, after her father passed, Aletica moved to Augusta where she remained a resident for the past 26 years. She and Stanley made a life together enjoying each other and the simpler things in life. Aletica loved to walk, go for rides, and eat out. She enjoyed her hobbies and watching old movies on TV. Aletica continued to visit all those that she knew and tell her stories. She loved to volunteer and dedicated 18 years of her time at the Bread of Life where she made many friends that loved her as much as she loved them. She was always concerned about her family and would always keep in contact, just to see how everyone was doing. She always had a smile to share, and always had her little sayings. She would ask what you were having for supper and she would say how lucky you were, or if you couldn’t visit she would always say I understand or I know what you mean. She would call her sister princess, and tease her every chance she got. She was especially fond of her brother-in-law Gerry, because he made her feel so special. They would sing songs together and laugh over some old movie they had watched together. She always remembered every detail. These were great times for her, and she would always remind you of this time and that time. Aletica touched lives and hearts. Even though she did have her moments, to know her was a treasure. That was also a part of her that made her special. She will be sadly missed. Aletica’s life will be celebrated at a graveside service at 1:00pm Friday, May 6 at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com