She grew up on Peaks Island and later married Romeo Dube in 1966. Graduated from Portland High School in 1966 and from Rhema Bible College in 1993.
Bonita worked as a cake decorator, CNA, operated her own daycare business, an administrative assistant at Pierce Atwood law firm, and a youth pastor.
As a woman of great faith, she always took every opportunity to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and His love for all. She loved her family and they were a very important part of her life, especially her grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her brother Chester Butler, as well as parents Chester and Gertrude Butler. Bonita is survived by her brother Larry Butler; three daughters, Michele Neales of Sanford and her husband Rick; 2 grandchildren, Romnie Gross of Owls Head and her husband Nathan; 3 grandchildren, and Stephanie Kea of Leicester, NC and her husband Chris; 2 grandchildren, and her former husband Romeo Dube.
Friends and family are invited to attend a time of Visitation on Wednesday July 11, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street Portland, Maine. Funeral services will be celebrated the next day Thursday July 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland, Maine. On-Line Condolences can be given to the family at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com.
