Photo courtesy of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Homes - Newport
Irasburg, Vermont
Oct 18, 1936 – Jun 10, 2017 (Age 80)
Rita Virginia (Tanguay) Piette went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 10, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Rita was born in Newport Center, VT to Emilien Tanguay and Marie (Dumont) Tanguay on October 18, 1936 where she grew up on the family farm. Rita graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1955 and married Marcel Piette on June 15, 1957 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport. She and Marcel would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. After spending two years with her husband in Germany on his military tour of duty, the couple settled in Irasburg where they raised nine children. Rita was actively involved in the Irasburg PTC, St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild, and taught Catechism for many years. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will best be remembered for her special occasion cakes and craftiness. She used her sewing and artistic talents to create many clothes and gifts for those she loved and passed on her creativity to her children and grandchildren alike.
Rita leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Marcel, and her children and their families: daughter Susan VanHouwe, her husband Jay, and daughter Megan; son Donald, his companion Fran Smith, and children, Ross and Jennifer; son Gerard, his wife Teresa, and daughters, Sara, Allison, and Celeste; son Denis, his wife Nancy, and sons, Derek and Kyle; son Louis, his wife Mona, and children Stephanie and Tim; son Leo, his wife Karla, and daughters, Hannah and Jade; son James, his wife Heather, and sons, Ethan and Tom; and son John, his wife Peggy, and children, Nicole, Evan, and Isaac; also by four great-grandchildren, Gavin, Leah, Ryker, and Madden, by a brother, Fernand Tanguay, and sister, Simone Fitzgerald, and by many nieces and nephews.
Rita was predeceased by a son, Roland Piette, a daughter-inlaw, Louise, two brothers, Marcel and Claude Tanguay, and a sister, Jane Boissenault.
A mass of Christian burial for Rita will be celebrated Tuesday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. A reception will follow at Paul’s Sugar House in derby.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orleans-Essex VNA Hospice, 46 Lakemont Rd., Newport, VT 05855.
Online condolences may be shared at www.curtis-britch.com
Rita you are still in my heart for the beauty and Love you have shown to the many friends and your family.
I will always remember the memories we shared together.May God bless you always.
Marielle Shepard
June 06, 2019 | Irasburg, VT | Friend
Jerry, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She sounds like she lead a good life. Nick
Nick Wasuck
July 07, 2017 | Spencerport N Y
Sorry to hear about your mother passing, Donald. Our condolences to your and all your family
Jim & Joyce
June 16, 2017
To all the Piette Families,
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all at this time. Cherish the memories.
Bernard & Denise Robillard
June 15, 2017 | Irasburg, VT
My prayers are with all the Piette family. I will always cherish the wonderful memories we've shared over the years.
Nancy Tanguay, Newport
Nancy Tanguay
June 14, 2017 | Newport,, VT
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Mary McCabe
June 14, 2017 | East Hartford, CT
To the Piette family, I am so sorry for your loss. Rita was a wonderful lady. I remember going there as a kid, for her, a few more didn't matter. We always enjoyed going over to visit and play. I was always amazed at the big kitchen and big table. Rita was always busy cooking or doing what mom's do. You could feel the love. May your memories help get you through until you see her again. My prayers for you all.
Debbie Sylvester Lacross
June 14, 2017 | Lowell
To Marcel and Family,
May the many wonderful memories of your beloved wife, mom and memere give you comfort in the days ahead...Rita was such a sweet, kind and gracious lady! Her love for her family was evident to all. She was so proud of you!
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers ...
Cheryl and Tom Stelter
June 13, 2017 | Irasburg, VT
I was so saddened to learn of Mrs. Piette's passing. Sending prayers of healing and strength to all her extended family.
Phillis Mosher
June 13, 2017 | Irasburg, VT