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Rita Lapierre Obituary

Rita B. (Billings) Lapierre, 92, formerly of Evers St. in Worcester, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 7, in St. Joseph's Manor. Her husband, Omer W. Lapierre, died in 1998.

She is survived by a son, William B. Lapierre of Cherry Hill, NJ; a daughter, Marie A. Orrell of Monroe, CT; a granddaughter, Rachel M. Lapierre of Philadelphia, PA and nephews and nieces. Mrs. Lapierre was born in Webster, MA daughter of the late Oliver and Ida (Forand) Billings.

Rita worked for Chevalier Furniture Company in Worcester as a secretary, retiring in 1982 and previously worked for the Waterhouse Company in Webster. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Worcester.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 11, from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St., Worcester, with a mass at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Cambridge Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. A calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 AM in the funeral home, before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

For directions and an online guestbook please visit

www.Royfuneral.com

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

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 9, 2008.

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Holly & Jesse Locantore

November 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We wish you peace.

Jesse Locantore

November 10, 2008

A sincerest condolence on Rita’s passing. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Janet (Mycko) Agema

November 10, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss, I have many wonderfull memories of this fine lady from growing up in the 'ole' neighborhood.

marc and audrey lapierre

November 9, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

stephen locantore

November 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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