NEWBURG – Alberta B. Monta, 86, died March 9, 2005, at a Bangor healthcare facility after a long illness. She was born March 18, 1918, in Stetson, the daughter of Lester A. and Beatrice (Reed) Townsend. She was educated in Stetson and Milo schools. “Alberta was a very hard worker all of her life.” She worked at the New Franklin Laundry in Bangor for more than 20 years. She loved to work in her gardens. Alberta was a long time member of the Newburg Full Gospel Church. She is survived by three sisters, Grace Curtis of Exeter, Phyllis Gatcomb of Stetson, and Lois Reed of Carmel; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ronald Luce and her second husband John Monta; her brother, Lewis Townsend; sisters, Winifred Bradbury, Bertha Lord, Evelyn Cole and Goldie Young. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the Brown Funeral Home, 34 High St., Newport, where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Al Worden, officiating. Burial will be at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. To sign an online guest book please visit: www.philipbrownfuneralhome.com.
ALBERTA B. MONTA
