Anita McGarrity Danis

Of Biddeford

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Anita M. Danis on March 21, 2021 at St. Andre Health Care.

Anita was born on September 7, 1921 to Thomas P. and M. Leonie (Huot) McGarrity in Biddeford, ME. A graduate of Biddeford High School, she went on to work at the Saco Lowell Shop, where she met the love of her life Leo Paul Danis. On June 8, 1946, they married at St. Joseph's church and shared 60 wonderful years. Paul would give her a rose for each year of their marriage.

Anita enjoyed being active and social. She was a member of St. Mary's Sodality & the Hibernians. She showed her competitiveness while participating in many bowling leagues, well into her 80's. She also enjoyed going on bus trips with Paul, watching the Red Sox (especially with her lifelong friend Margaret O'Neil), doing word-seek puzzles, eating ice cream (Maple Walnut or Butter Pecan), playing bingo, and most of all.......music! She remembered the words to all those songs!

Anita is lovingly survived by her four children: John (& Shelley) Danis, Nancy (& Bob) Bourque, Linda (& Chip) Morris, and Mary Danis. In addition, she has six grandchildren: Derek (& Kim) Danis, Amanda (& Trevor) Black, Casey (& Tina) Bourque, Jake (& Jenn) Bourque, Matt (& Alice) Morris, and Jaime (& Alex) Hammond; and eight great-grandchildren: Lauren & Brady Danis, Haley & Morgan Black, Julia & Caroline Bourque, Charlotte Morris, and Weston Bourque.

Special thanks are extended to the staff at The Wardwell, for 5 years of loving care & support; St. Andre Health Care, whose devoted, compassionate staff offered so much love and kindness; and Compassus Hospice, for their support and guidance. Our gratitude is immense for all of you.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cote's Funeral Home. A public graveside service will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery on Wednesday, March 31 ^st at 1:00pm. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to generously donate, in Anita's memory, to Activity Fund at either The Wardwell or St. Andre Health Care.

To view Anita's memorial page or leave an online condolence please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com