ANNIE F. DROST – PRESQUE ISLE – Annie F. Drost, 79, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at a Presque Isle health care facility, after a long illness. She was born March 27, 1929, in Presque Isle, the daughter of Peter R. and Corina M. (Martin) Guerrette. Annie worked for many years at Beaulieu's Grocery as a clerk and meat cutter. She was very involved at St. Mary's Catholic Church Social Action Program as well as being a communicant, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. In earlier years she enjoyed bowling, and was on bowling teams as well as playing bingo. Many of her happiest memories were at the family camp on Echo Lake with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by husband of 63 years, Vaughn Drost of Presque Isle; two sons, Harold R. Drost and his wife, Gladys, of Presque Isle, Larry R. Drost and his wife, Judy, of Mapleton; two daughters, Ann Marie Garland and her husband, Woodie, of Mapleton, Darlene F. Garland of Presque Isle; 10 grandchildren, Kathy Poitras and her husband, Brian, Heather Drost and her companion, Bill O'Fria, of Presque Isle, Jerod Drost and his wife, Janet, of Warren, Laurie Amero and her husband, Scott, of Mapleton, Paige Gagnon and her companion, John Allen, of Eddington, Craig Garland of Portland, Tara Garland of Rich-mond, Va., and Adam Garland of Litchfield; 10 great-grandchildren, Emily and Brandon Poitras, Kassie and Hailey Rouse, Jalyn and Jayden Drost, Justin and Alec Gagnon, Katelyn Amero and Abby Garland. She is also survived by three brothers, Wilfred Guerrette and his wife, Reta, of Presque Isle, Philip Guerrette and his wife, Kay, of Crouseville, Nelson Guerrette and his wife, Carmilla, of Presque Isle; four sisters, Angie Powers of Presque Isle, Edna Albert and her husband, Camille, of Fort Kent, Corrine Levesque and her husband, Alphonse, of Caribou, Arlene Elliot and her husband, Linwood "Duke," of Presque Isle; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by four brothers, Reno, Peter, Carl and Paul; and three sisters, Gloria St. Peter, Lorraine Tardy and Marlene Forbes. The family thanks Dr. Bruce Alexander for his dedicated care of Annie. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Raymond Morency and the Rev. Jean Paul Labrie, celebrants. Interment will take place after the service at St. Mary's North Main Street Catholic Cemetery. The family extends an invitation to join them at the K/C Hall after the committal for refreshments. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to County Dialysis, Presque Isle Nursing Home or to Aroostook Regional Transportation System. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.