Gertrude Amelia Barter Obituary (1912 - 2016)

AUGUSTA ~ Gertrude Amelia Barter, 103, of Augusta, died peacefully with her granddaughter by her side, Wednesday July 20, 2016 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation, Graybirch Drive. She was born in Wiscasset, November 18, 1912 the daughter of Charles E. and Nellie (McQuade) Bean. She grew up in Wiscasset and married C. Harold Barter, Sr. She worked for AMHI as a Switchboard Operator for 22 years, retiring in 1971. In her retirement, she and Harold travelled extensively around the United States. Gertrude enjoyed birdwatching and all types of animals. She liked to knit and Bake and loved spending time with her close-knit family. She was very close to her two granddaughters, generous with her time and her love. Everywhere Gertrude went, she was well liked and brought joy to the room. Mrs. Barter was a member of the Maine State Employees Association, Maine State Retirees and a charter member of the Central Maine Senior Citizens Association. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband, C. Harold Barter, Sr.; her son, Charles H. Barter, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Rita Barter; brothers, Frank Bean and Charles Bean and a sister, Helen Dorr. She is survived by her granddaughters, Sandra St. Michel and her husband, Peter, of Chelsea and Sharon Mairs and her husband, Steven, of Augusta; her great-grandchildren, Scott Mairs, Stacy Mairs, Adam St. Michel and Ashley St. Michel and great-great grandson, Christopher Mairs. A celebration of Gertrude’s life will be held at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church Street, Augusta on Saturday July 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Windsor. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pethaven Lane, Augusta, Maine 04330. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com