ENFIELD, Conn., CARIBOU, and GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – Willetta “Billie” (McGrath) Snow, 90, died peacefully July 7, 2010, surrounded by family at Fort Hudson Nursing Center, Fort Edward, N.Y. She was the beloved wife of 47 years to the late Paris J. Snow, who predeceased her in 1989; and daughter of the late Malcolm and Ruth (Allyn) McGrath. Willetta was born June 2, 1920, in Caribou, and lived there most of her life, later residing with her daughters in Enfield, Conn., and Glens Falls, N.Y. Willetta graduated from Caribou High School and Colby College, Waterville, where she was a member of Delta, Delta, Delta sorority. Willetta’s priorities were her husband “Pat,” their daughters and their farm home at Grimes Mill. She helped her husband operate Snow Brothers potato farm and her parents MD McGrath Insurance Agency. She taught American history at Caribou High School and worked for U.S. Federal Office of Personnel Management. Willetta was a member of First Universalist Church, Caribou; Ladies Aide, AAUW and Book Group; Cary Hospital Auxiliary; co-chair of the memorial fund; and trustee of Caribou Public Library. In her leisure time, Billie enjoyed the farm, flower gardening, cooking, cross country skiing, and maple syrup making. She was an avid reader and an Aroostook County enthusiast. Willetta is survived by her two loving daughters, Jane Griffee and husband, Donald, of Enfield, Conn., and Constance Nealon and husband, William, of Glens Falls, N.Y.; her four beloved grandsons, Stephen Griffee and wife, Sarah, Michael Griffee and companion, Sarah, Jeffrey Nealon and wife, Cheryl, and Brian Nealon and wife, Amanda; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Griffee and Renee Nealon; her sisters-in-law, Helen Raymond, Pauline Doolittle and Ermatrude Andrews; several nieces and nephews. Willetta was predeceased by a brother, Malcolm McGrath Jr. The family thanks the staff at Fort Hudson Nursing Center for their thoughtful care of Willetta. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Willetta may do so to Caribou Public Library Memorial Fund, 30 High St., Caribou, ME 04763. A memorial service and burial will be at the convenience of her family in Maine. For online condolences and tributes go to www.brownefuneralhome.com.
WILLETTA ‘BILLIE’ (MCGRATH) SNOW
