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Rita Chadbourne  Obituary

BIDDEFORD - Rita P. Chadbourne, 1940-2019, a longtime resident of Biddeford Maine, passed peacefully at home with family by her side on April 17, 2019, at the age of 78.

Rita was born Nov. 6, 1940 to Arthur and Laurette (Savard) Boissonneault of Biddeford, Maine.

Rita was a loving, generous, hardworking woman. After retiring she enjoyed babysitting her four grandchildren and then seven great-grandchildren. She enjoyed many hobbies including bingo, crafting, and dancing. Her home was always filled with love and laughter. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Rita is survived by her siblings, Elaine Seader, Carol Joncas and husband Bob, and Richard (Kiki) Boissonneault and his wife Jeanne; her daughters, Brenda Martel and husband Donald Martel Sr., and Tracy Martel and boyfriend Skip Scruton; her grandchildren Donald Martel Jr., Courtney Martel and fiancé Mike Froehlich, Christopher Martel, and Anthony Martel; her great-grandchildren Jasmine, Glen, Kyleigh, Natalie, Marcus, Jackson, and Shawn; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Condolences can be given at the Celebration of Life at Seacoast Chapel, 228 Buxton Road, Saco, Maine at 11 a.m. May 11.

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

Published by Journal Tribune on Apr. 23, 2019.

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Nicole nichols

April 17, 2020

Wow, a whole year, You are still thought of, and missed.

Nicole

May 11, 2019

I was sorry to hear about Rita, she was one of a kind.

April 30, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time

Nancy Harriman

April 29, 2019

So sorry for your loss

Tracy Martel

April 24, 2019

Love and miss u forever mom

Melissa Greene

April 24, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she's finally at peace.
RIP Matante I love you and will miss you.

A.B

April 23, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer. Isaiah 57:18

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