->AUGUSTA -- Beatrice E. Carter, 84, of Patterson Street, passed away after a long illness on Nov. 2, 2008, at her home.She was born on May 22, 1924, in Lincoln, the daughter of Francis and Charlotte (Frazer) Monroe.Bea enjoyed keeping house, doll collecting and volunteering for the Salvation Army.She worked for 10 years at AMHI in the kitchen.Bea was predeceased by her parents; son Vincent Hill Jr.; a granddaughter, Allison Hinkley; a brother and sister and a.She is survived by her husband, Franklin Carter, of Augusta; sons George Hill and his wife, Suzanne, of New Jersey, Brian Hill and his wife, Sue, of Monmouth, and Gary Hill and his companion, Diane Gagne, of Palermo; a daughter, Loretta Hinkley of Augusta; a sister and brother, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Salvation Army, 11 North Pearl St., Augusta, ME 04330.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army at the address listed above.Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives Group, 198 Western Ave., Augusta, ME 04330.