Sonjia L. Wright

NORTHEAST PALM BAY, Fla. -- Sonjia L. Wright, 43, of Northeast Palm Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005.

She was born on May 24, 1962, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Thomas Doherty and Shirley Rowell of Pittsfield.

She attended Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield.

She worked at C.F. Hathaway Co. for many years. She then attended Mid State College in Augusta and graduated with honors with a degree as a medical assistant. Upon completion she worked at Sebasticook Farms Health Care, home health, and other facilities.

She was a person who loved her work and taking care of others. She loved music, the outdoors, especially boating and camping with the family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Neil G. Wright II "Butch"; two sons, Matthew and Zachary Raven, both of Unity; two stepchildren, Ryan and Rachel Wright, both of Florida; three sisters, Elizabeth Wiseman of Virginia, Tamara Curtis, her husband John and family of Burnham, and Gail Doherty and Haig Brochu of Freedom; one brother, Joseph Doherty of Plymouth; best friends of many years, Robin LeFlamme and her husband, Kevin of North Waterboro and Cindy Hustus of Unity; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.

Donations may be made in Sonjia's memory to her sons in care of Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, ME 04967.