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Rita Bissonnette Obituary

Rita M. Bissonnette November 1, 1926 - May 10, 2013 Danielson - Rita M. Bissonnette, age 86, of Danielson passed away Friday at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was born in Putnam on November 1, 1926, daughter of the late Honore W. and Alexina (Bousquet) Marrotte. She was the wife of the late Gerald R. Bissonnette who died February 26, 1993. She worked for many years at Pervel Industries in Plainfield as Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Bissonnette was a communicant of St. James Church and enjoyed gardening, especially her roses. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and her friend Henry Misiaszek and family of Danielson. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. James Church, Danielson. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on May 12, 2013.

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Pauline O'Leary

May 17, 2013

I'm gonna miss my queen ! I so enjoyed Rita at MNH. See will be remembered fondly. Condolences to family and friends. Loved that lady !

Jill Menard

May 14, 2013

Auntie Rita, you can finally rest in peace...May God bless and watch over you!

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