Rita P. Hoare

Rita P. Hoare lived in Lowell most of her life; 78 Hampton, NH Rita P. (Lessard) Hoare, widow of Richard Hoare, died Tuesday November 11, 2008 at her Hampton, NH residence following an extended illness. She was 78. Rita was born in Lowell on July 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Edmond and Florida (Dion) Lessard. She was a lifelong Lowell resident until recently residing with her daughter in Hampton, NH. Rita was a waitress at various local restaurants including the former Walbrook Restaurant in Dracut for many years. She was an avid bingo player, played in several cribbage leagues, and also enjoyed candlepin bowling. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Linda and Robert Goulet of Nashua, NH, Paul "Butch" Dupras, Jr. of New Castle, PA, Deborah and Richard Turcotte of North Andover, Rhonda and Hector Gauthier of Hampton, NH; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Theresa Lessard of Nashua, NH; two sisters, Lorretta Borderleau of Lowell, Beatrice Lessard of Boston; and several nieces and nephews. Hoare Rita P., Relatives and friends will be received for a Memorial Visitation at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth St. from 3 until 7pm on Thursday. Her Memorial Service will be Friday at 10am. Burial will be private. For directions and condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com