Evamay Richards Obituary (2005)

WINTHROP - Evamay Gray Richards, 78, of Winthrop passed away at her home on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, with her loving husband, Marvin, by her side. She was born in Wakefield, Mass., on Sept. 8, 1927, the daughter of Aubrey and Irene (Young) Millett. She was educated in Wakefield and North Wayne and eventually graduated from Winthrop High School in 1946. She became a licensed practical nurse, working in several local nursing homes and doing private-duty nursing. Later she worked at Progressive and the Winthrop Transfer Station. Evamay enjoyed writing poetry, knitting and sewing. She was a wonderful cook and was especially well-known for her rolls. She was a sweet and wonderful woman who will be missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Richards was predeceased by her parents and her brother Woody. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; two sons, Robert Gray and his wife, Jean, of Fayette, and Larry Gray and his wife, Sharon, of Mount Vernon; a daughter, Luanne Gray of Mount Vernon; a stepdaughter, Pamela McCullough of Lewiston; her brothers Paul Millett and his wife, Anne, of East Winthrop, Lewis Millett of Readfield and Florida, and Elwin Millett of Winthrop; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wayne. Memorial donations may be made in her name to: American Cancer Society, Maine Chapter, 52 Federal St., Brunswick 04011.