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1932
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2020
Rita Desroches Obituary
Rita was the beloved wife of Donald. P. Desroches, whom she married on August 30, 1952. Donald died on March 27, 1996.
Rita attended St. Michael's School in South Berwick and for most of her working life she was a fancy stitcher in many shoe shops in the Somersworth/Rochester area. She retired in 1997. Rita's greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends.
Rita will be remembered for her outgoing personality, entertaining sense of humor, her contagious laughter.
Rita was predeceased by her son, Mark Desroches, grandson, Joshua Desroches, her sister, Cecile Ames and brother, Armand Provencher. She is survived by her three daughters, Deborah Kezar and Diana Guptill of North Berwick, Denise Woodman of Berwick, and son Michael Desroches Sr., of Berwick; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Rita's Family is thankful for the help of many individuals and organizations who have assisted her through her illness; the Wentworth Douglass Healthcare and Hospice, Cornerstone VNA and Alison Burgos.
SERVICES: A celebration of Rita's life will be held at a later date.
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Ron Rumrill
May 14, 2022
Still missing one of my favorite Aunts
Eileen Lucey
December 28, 2020
I just heard about Mom .I worked many years with her always smiling & laughing my thoughts & prayer are with the family
Friend.
Eileen Lucey
Kathy DesRoches
June 28, 2020
I am very sorry to hear Aunt Ritas passing. I hope when you have a service that I will be able to attend.
Gail Morin
May 29, 2020
Denise and Mike so sorry for your loss
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ann Hodgkins/Carver
May 24, 2020
no matter how old we are, it's always hard to lose your mom. thinking of you and Jim at this time. your classmate, Ann
Di Beamish/Moore
May 22, 2020
Debbie and family, so sorry to see the loss of your Mom. Thoughts and Prayers will be said for all of you at this difficult time.
Gil & Georgette Cartier
May 21, 2020
Denise and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May the Good Lord Jesus help see you through this difficult time and may He Bless you all.
Augie & Staci Bick
May 20, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Desroches family.
Alison burgos
May 20, 2020
Joyce adalio-hebert
May 20, 2020
We will miss her, but I know she will be living it up with all of them in heaven, rest in peace aunt Rita, sending hugs and prayers to the family
Dean Demers
May 20, 2020
Our deepest condolences to our Maine family during this sad time. Aunt Rita will be missed.
Robert Garnar
May 20, 2020
Rita was one of a kind She and sisters Are responsible for my wedding we were young but this is what we wanted so they made it happen along with help from nieces in Connecticut they made our day as special as could be.that was Rita family first. We will miss her but shes is with her loved ones rest in peace we will miss you but we will never forget you
Ron Rumrill
May 20, 2020
Aunt Rita was one of a kind. If she couldn't make you smile/laugh, no one could. I always looked forward to visiting her anytime we were in Maine. You could not leave her house in a bad mood. She made everyone feel at home and filled their hearts with laughter. I will miss her so much! My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Pam Berry
May 20, 2020
My condolences to the family.
Rita was a wonderful woman.
Pam Berry
Penny Harmon (Horne)
May 20, 2020
Mike and family I'm so sorry for your loss she was a great lady who will be missed greatly
Linda NadeU
May 20, 2020
So sorry for your lost. I hope happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Linda (Currier) Nadeau
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