Rita C. Lacroix

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Manchester, New Hampshire

Rita Lacroix Obituary

MANCHESTER -- Rita C. Lacroix, 83, died Aug. 20, 2009, after a lengthy illness at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born in Hooksett on July 3, 1926, to Joseph and Rosalba (Therrien) Groulx. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

Mrs. Lacroix worked for Ammon Instruments as an assembler and Chicopee Textile Mill in Manchester as a weaver for many years.

She was a devout Catholic and a former parishioner of St Patrick Church. She was a lifetime member of the Third Order of St. Francis and was a Eucharistic minister. She attended St. Jean the Baptist bible study for more than 10 years.

She was a devoted mother who always provided a compassionate, listening ear. She also was an excellent cook who loved to entertain guests.

Mrs. Lacroix was an avid reader who loved to read the Bible. She enjoyed making crafts, tole painting, bowling and playing bingo, word games and cribbage.

IN HER LIFE: The family includes eight children, Janet Andrus and her husband, Clayton, of Weare; Elaine Burleigh and her husband, Donald, of Manchester; Paul Lacroix and his wife, Louise, of Merrimack; Linda Doherty and her husband, Ed, of Georgia; Claudette Billodeau and her husband, Randy, of Bedford; Teresa Gladu and her husband, Gary, of Allenstown; Jacqueline Grant and her husband, James, of Manchester; and Leonard Lacroix and his wife, Jennifer, of Budapest, Hungary; a daughter-in-law, Violet Lacroix of Manchester; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Robert Groulx of Manchester.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roger A. Lacroix, earlier this year; a son, Donald R. Lacroix, in 1994; a grandson, Craig Stoklosa in 2005; and a brother, Ronald Groulx, in 1996.

SERVICES: Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at noon at Parish of the Transfiguration, corner of Kelley and Youville streets, Manchester. Committal prayers will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104.

For more information, go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Union Leader on Aug. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Lacroix

10 Entries

Frank & Diane Johnson

February 16, 2010

We rejoice with you in knowing that your beloved mother is now basking in the presence of our precious Lord and Savior. We also send our understanding sympathy for those times that you will miss being able to freely communicate with her.

August 23, 2009

Denis~

Our sympathies to you and your family. Thinking of you.

Lynn and Mike

Shalina Rossi

August 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Nicole. I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Lova ya honey!

Denis Lacroix

August 23, 2009

Dear Memre: At a moment like this my heart, mind and soul are usually overflowing with emotion and I am able to write how I feel. Today I can not seem to find the words only tears and an acheing heart. I take comfort in knowing that your new heart is filled with joy, happiness and love. That you are walking hand in hand with Pepre, Dad and all those that have gone before you, through Heavens meadows. In the past when the family has had to go through a difficult time like this, you were the one to give us strength to make it through. Now by your example we will lean on each other and
make it through these sad days. There should be books about your life, humanitarian awards with your name engraved and a declaration of sainthood by the church. However please know this...you will be remembered and your name Rita Lacroix will be passed on for as many generations as the Lord allows. Your strength, courage and faith will be our map to see you once again. I love you and will not say goodbye. Denis

Steve Adler

August 22, 2009

Hello Len:
Very sorry for your loss, but what a great home coming. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray your sensitive to God's will and leading in doing his work.

Michael Billodeau

August 22, 2009

Words cant explain how much my Memre means to me. Ill never forget how through all her struggle, through everything that happened in her life, she always left it in Gods hands and knew that things would work out. My Memre and Pepre have shown me so much that I have learned from and Im so happy to know they have finally reunited in heaven. In a video interview my uncle Len took of both my memre and pepre, the last question he asked my memre was if today was your last day what would be the one thing youd want to say to everyone. She replied, "Well, Id like them to be happy, and think of me. Thats all i want." Memre we love you and miss you terribly and will never stop thinking about you. You have influenced so much of my life and I want to thank you for everything. I love you.

Rick & Judy Dionne

August 22, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. She is in a much better place walking on streets paved with gold. I can see her now walking up to her new home with a white fence made out of pearl and behind that fence is a home she never could have imagined. We all know God made all that we see here on earth in seven days. Jesus said I go to my Fathers house to prepair a place for you. It's been 2000 years and He's not done yet. Can you imagine what she has been seeing the past few days. It will truly take her an eternity to grasp it all. She is in a far better place.

Ann Sheppard

August 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Claudette. Your Mom was one GREAT LADY who will be missed.

Leonard Lacroix

August 22, 2009

I am so thankful for my mother, and all the love she showed during her lifetime. What a truly wonderful and caring person! Over the past three decades, through all the life threatening and painful trials the Lord brought her through, she maintained a selfless attitude, desiring to remain on earth so she could care for her children. And then when she completed that mission, she wanted to stay to take care of my father. God granted her these desires, and like King David, she fulfilled God's purpose in her generation. She is with Jesus now, in her eternal dwelling place. We are sad to lose her, but it gives us comfort to know we will see her once again in heaven. And our loving memories of her will always remain with us forever. With deepest love, Len, Jennifer, Faith, Hope, Charity, Christopher, and Joseph in Budapest. My memorial blog is at http://budapesttestimonies.blogspot.com/

Kathy lindh

August 22, 2009

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

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