Rita Mattson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Mattson of Milo, Maine, who passed away on July 9, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Rita departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Rita. Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Dawes and Gladys Dawes (Whitman); and her husband Adolph B. Mattson. She is survived by: her daughters, Elaine Mattson Breitweiser, Sandra Tomlin (Dana) and Carol Reed (Bruce); her grandsons, Everett Reed, Todd Reed (Laura) and Mattson Tomlin (Sarah); her great grandchildren, Joshua Reed (Jen) and Jacob Reed; her close friend Laurie Hansen; and her son Philip.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Abbot Village Cemetery (133 Main Rd, Abbot, ME 04406).
