Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry

15 Birch Street

Derry, New Hampshire

Rita Bartel Obituary

Rita M. Bartel
of Andover, formerly of Tewksbury; 89

ANDOVER -- Rita M. Bartel, 89, of Andover, MA, died Saturday April 12, 2014, in the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA.

She was born in Cambridge, MA on February 24, 1925, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose (McDonald) McCafferty. Having been raised in Cambridge, she was a graduate of Cambridge High & Latin School. Later, she resided in Tewksbury, MA for many years where she raised her family.

She had worked for Macy's in Lowell, MA for many years, through three store names starting with Bon Marché Dept. Store. Rita enjoyed her time spent at Atria Marland Place in Andover, MA since July of 2013 where she resided in the Life Guidance Section. She was an avid reader. Rita will be remembered for being a very giving and generous person, asking nothing in return.

She is survived by her son, John V. Bartel Jr. of Derry, NH and his partner, Ginnie Behan; her daughter, Patricia L. Bartel of Mashpee, MA; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Pauline Caterina and her husband, Paul of Manchester, NH.

She was predeceased by her husband, John V. Bartel in 1989, her daughter, Julie A. Bartel, and her siblings, Francis McDonald and Winifred Reilly.

BARTEL -- There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15th at 11:00 am in First Parish Church, 47 East Derry Rd., Derry A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, C/O Home Health Foundation, Attn: External Relations, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is assisting the family with arrangement. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Apr. 14, 2014.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Bartel

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Rita Bartel's name

Memorial Events
for Rita Bartel

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry

15 Birch Street, Derry, NH 03038

How to support Rita's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Rita Bartel's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more