FORT FAIRFIELD – Evelyn E. Manter, 86, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2011, at a Presque Isle health care facility. She was born March 27, 1924, in Caribou, the daughter of William and Sarah “Sadie” (LaBelle) Theriault. Evelyn was raised in Presque Isle, attended local schools and was a communicant of St. Denis Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, Fort Fairfield. In addition to her being a dedicated homemaker, Evelyn had been employed as manager of the former Plymouth Hotel, Fort Fairfield, for several years. She had been a resident at Fields Lane, Fort Fairfield, for almost 15 years and greatly enjoyed spending time with her children and other family members. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Manter was predeceased by five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Norma Manter of Fort Fairfield and Spring Hill, Fla., and Robert and Betsy Manter of Portland; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and David Ricker of Fort Fairfield; one brother, Dale Theriault of Auburn; one sister, Mabel McNeal of Belfast; four grandchildren, Brian Manter and his wife, Lisa, of Carmel, Jeff Manter and his wife, Deidre, of Hermon, Shawn Manter and his wife, Heidi, of Caribou and Erica Ricker of Belfast; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at St. Denis Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, 147 Main St., Fort Fairfield, with the Rev. Aaron Damboise, celebrant. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held after the Mass at the home of David and Carol Ricker, 89 Fort Hill St., Fort Fairfield. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Evelyn to Mars Hill Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, 11 Highland Ave., Mars Hill, ME 04758. Envelopes will be available at the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield. <>
EVELYN E. MANTER
