AUBURN — Audrey J. Berry, 68, a resident of Strong, passed away Saturday, March 31, at Hospice House of Androscoggin, with her loving husband by her side.

She was born April 7, 1949, in Lewiston, the daughter of Richard C. Tempesta and Gloria M. (Girardin) Tempesta. She was a graduate of Leavitt Institute in Turner. On July 12, 1997, at their home in Strong, she married Harold “Joe” Berry. Audrey worked at Geiger Brothers for 25 years, New England Telephone and later as a driver for Community Concepts. She was an avid Red Sox, Patriots and NASCAR fan. She enjoyed camping, fishing, snowmobiling, crocheting, picture puzzles, crosswords, cards and games.

She is survived by her husband, Harold “Joe” Berry, of Strong; sister, Sherry A. Pettipas, of Auburn; nieces who were like daughters; Tracy Leblond and husband, Nicholas, of Auburn, and Tiffany King and husband, Brian, of Healy, Kansas; stepdaughter-in-law, Kathleen Berry, of Livermore Falls; step-grandchildren Brianna Berry and Cole Berry of Livermore Falls.

She was predeceased by her parents; stepson, Shawn Berry; and her beloved dogs Roddie and Pepper.

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Audrey J. Berry

Audrey J. Berry