Came across these... Henrietta M. Reita Andren Henrietta M. Reita Andren, 92 YARMOUTH -- Henrietta M. Reita Andren, 92, died peacefully on June 2, 2008, after a lengthy illness surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on Sept. 20, 1915, in Portland, the daughter of Angus MacKay Macdonald and Mary Fraser Macdonald. She was the widow of Oscar R. Andren Jr. who died in 1942. A brother, Angus Macdonald died in 1971. She was a graduate of Deering High School in the class of 1933 and Gorham Normal School. She received her graduate degrees from the University of Maine in Orono. For over 30 years she was a teacher and principal of Cottage Farms School in Cape Elizabeth. She thoroughly enjoyed her years there. The children were a delight to her and the parents very supportive of school activities such as taking trips, setting up libraries, assisting in sports, particularly on Champions Day. Mrs. Andren was a member of several educational organizations including the MTA and CCTA. She was a long time member of Woodfords Congregational Church, having attended from the age of four. She held many positions within the church; a teacher, deacon, governing board member and a visitor to the confined at home or in the hospital. For many years she was the church historian. She also served on the Board of the Protestant Hospital Ministry. Mrs. Andren enjoyed traveling, especially to Scotland, the birthplace of her mother. She also enjoyed traveling to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia where her father was born. Her home in Stroudwater where she lived for over 50 years was known as the Wee House, Scotch for little house. She loved the out-of-doors and was never happier than when she was playing in her garden, where she delighted in visits from birds and animals and be-times would write little stories about them. She also enjoyed writing poetry, painting and creating clocks and lamps. Because of her loving nature, she had friends from all walks of life, of all ages and from all over the world. For the past seven years, Peg Emerson has not only been her devoted friend but her loving companion and caregiver, allowing her to continue to live in the home she loved. Mrs. Andren was a people person who enjoyed above all just being with friends. Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. If desired donations may be made to: Woodfords Congregational Church or to Projects Feed 202 Woodford St. Portland, Maine 04103 Henrietta M. Reita Andren Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Service 775-3763 ----------------------------------------------------------- Ann { MacDonald } Batten