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Rita A. Martin

1944 - 2022

Rita A. Martin obituary, 1944-2022, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1944

DIED

2022

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Dery Funeral Home

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Rita Martin Obituary

Rita Annette Martin, 77, of Pittsfield, passed away March 20, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on May 20, 1944, she was a daughter of Isidore and Eva Bertrand Theoret. Rita graduated in 1962 from St. Joseph Central High School and then attended Berkshire Community College. She received her Bachelors degree from Smith College in 2005. She had been employed as a cost analyst for 31 years at General Electric and General Dynamics, retiring in 1998. At one time she had also been employed by Berkshire Life and, most recently, worked at the Berkshire Athenaeum as a Local History Assistant.

She leaves behind her sisters Irene and husband Bernie, Anne and husband Richard, and Helen and partner Mike, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Robert.

Per her wishes there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 26, 2022.

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Chris LaRoche

May 18, 2022

Mike told me about your passing in the local history department, and I was blown away because I was hoping to see you again. I´m gonna miss your laughter and your personality. You did brighten up the atmosphere up there.

Carol Hall

March 31, 2022

My sincere condolences to all the family, and especially to her sister Anne and brother-in-law Richard.

Andrea

March 30, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rita, who was such a kind, bright spirit. I had the pleasure of working with her at the library, and I was so grateful for her warmth and insight during that time. I will keep her family and loved one´s in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Joan Schettini

March 27, 2022

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Rita Martin my neighbor... condolences to the family.

Lindsey

March 27, 2022

I love you auntie! Me and the girls are missing you dearly! I know you´re finally at peace.

Richard Leab

March 26, 2022

Farewell friend. Working with you and the fun outings you, Maureen and I shared will be cherished forever. I will always remember the wine and scrabble visits. RIP Rita.

Pamela Wall

March 26, 2022

Rita has been a wonderful friend for several years. I will greatly miss our time together. I will keep her and her family in my prayers. She is at peace.

Shirley Zurrin

March 26, 2022

To Rita's family....I was so sorry to see of Rita's passing. I worked with Rita many years ago at Berkshire Life and attended many company parties with her...what fun we had. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time,

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