NAPLES — Anne Louise (Cutler) Knight, 72, beloved wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013.

She was born in Berlin, N.H. on Dec. 10, 1940, the daughter of James P. and Alma (Bolduc) Cutler. On July 12, 1969, she married Robert Knight, who survives her.

Anne taught English for many years in Enfield, Conn., Arlington, Mass. and at Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass., and served as head of the guidance department there for 17 years.

In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons, Adam of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jason; four grandchildren; a brother, Timothy P. of Rochester, N.Y.; a dear lifelong friend and confidante, Jan Caserio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anne was predeceased by her parents, a brother, James G., and a nephew, Jay M. Cutler.

Anne’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael’s Church on North Maple Street. Preceding the Mass, a time of visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home, North Main Street, in East Longmeadow, Mass. and at the church for an hour preceding the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04210, or to The Preble Street Shelter, 18 Portland Street, P.O. Box 1659. Portland, ME 04104.

Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.