Thursday, January 11, 2024 5:35 am

ROCHESTER - Geraldine "Gerry" May Raasumaa 90, of Rochester, died peacefully at home Sunday on Jan. 7, 2024.

Gerry was born New Years Day 1934 to Leona and William Bean in Rumford Corner, Maine. Growing up in Milton Plantation, Maine. Later living in Norway until marrying her husband and moving to New Hampshire where together they worked to make a home and raise their children.

The widow of John Raasumaa she leaves behind her children Frank and Katrina Raasumaa of Farmington, William Raasumaa of Rochester, and Terry Ann Raasumaa of Rochester.

Grandchildren Casey Raasumaa of Dover, Samantha and Isaiah Knight of West Newfield, Maine, Melissa and Whitney Tavares of Agusta, Maine, Amanda and Derek Caster of Epsom, and Haley and Aaron Murphy of Farmington.

Great grandchildren Abel, Levi, Carson and Aurora.

She is also survived by her twin sister Arline Estes of South Paris, Maine and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and her husband, Gerry was predeceased by her siblings, Ernestine, Howard, Liston, Roland, Erlon, Paul, Silver and Charlotte.

Gerry will be fondly remembered for her strong work ethic and her fun loving spirit, having the unique ability to finding something humorous in almost every situation.