ANITA L. (TOWNSEND) BECKER (1943-2022) , known by her family and friends as “Nana”, of Westbrook, Maine, Peacefully passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Central Maine Medial Center in Lewiston Maine.

Anita was born in Pine Point, Maine – daughter of Harry Townsend and Ina Turner Townsend.

She was predeceased by her mother and father, her husband Charles E. Becker and two of her children – Holly and Charles Jr. Becker (Tad). Sisters Myrtle Nelsen, Dorothy Nelsen, and Arlene Wood have also predeceased her.

Anita and Charles married on May 27, 1961 at the United Baptist Church in Saco. Anita is survived by her three children, Lori (daughter) and Robert Riggs of Westbrook, Maine; John Becker of Poland, Maine; and Kelli Dorr od So. Portland, Maine.

Also by her sisters Lillian Gay of Fletcher NC, and Linda Becker of Biddeford, ME.

Grand Children – Jessica Riggs of New Gloucester; Tiffanni Becker of Auburn; Kayla Morse of Standish, Kelly Theriault of Sanford; Robert Davis of Springfield OR.; Nick Door of Westbrook, Maine; Nate Dorr of Portland, Maine and more.

Great Grandchildren – Kaydince Becker of Auburn; Juliana Fournier of New Gloucester and many many many more.

Anita was loved by many for her giving personality, selflessness, and her ability to stay strong through her very eventful life. She loved babies and raised many kids besides her own. She was truly a saint and a angel in disguise! She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing dice, and playing solitaire on her phone and watching old westerns. She especially enjoyed eating ice cream and strawberries with her great granddaughters! Enjoyed beach and lake trips and watching all her kids/grandkids laughing and having a great time, it made her heart feel full of love. Anita had just chosen a kitten and named him after her late husband (Little Charlie Becker). She was her granddaughter Tiffanni’s biggest fan when it came to her singing and John her sons biggest sponsor and fan for racing. Anita encouraged everyone to follow their dreams!!!

Anita was insistent to be laid to rest next to her beloved husband and the family has made sure that will happen for her. The graveside burial will be held at Brooklawn Cemetery in Portland Maine- Open to everyone - on the 4th of April at 11:00 am. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Flowers and donations may be made to Hope Memorial Chapel in Biddeford, Maine in care of Anita Becker.

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