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Rita Jacques Obituary
Dudley - Rita E. R. (Ethier) Jacques, 89, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.
She leaves her husband of 69 years, Leonard P. "Lenny" Jacques; a daughter, Dianne E. Smith of Dudley; a son, Norman L. Jacques and his companion Judith Vokes of Southbridge; 2 grandchildren, Philip A. Jacques of Florida and Michael L. Jacques of Southbridge; a sister, Lorraine Rich and her husband Read of Brunswick, ME; a half-brother, Errol Ethier of Leicester; her former son-in-law, Mark E. Smith of Sutton; cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Yvette Hartley and Edna Ethier and by a brother, Ronald Ethier.
She was born on July 10, 1931, the daughter of Rosario and Corinne (Forcier) Ethier and was raised by her uncle and aunt Noe and Emma Rose (Forcier) Ethier after her parents died when she was young. She graduated from the former Saint Anne's Academy in Marlborough. She lived in Webster for most of her life before moving to Joshua Place in Dudley several years ago.
Mrs. Jacques first worked as a telephone operator for the former New England Telephone. She then was a pharmacy tech at the former Tonylea Pharmacy on East Main Street. Known as the "Nipmuck Lady," she retired as a clerk from Nipmuck Liquors on Thompson Road in 2009.
She was a communicant of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Webster and a member and past president of its Ladies of Saint Anne.
Rita was instrumental in organizing church bazaars and festivals for many years. She enjoyed cake decorating and baked wedding cakes for many local people.
The family would like to thank Rita's caretaker, Lola, who cared for her lovingly and was always there for her.
Her funeral will be held Monday, November 2, from the Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street, Webster. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 Sunday, November 1, in the funeral home. Covid guidelines will be in place and everyone is asked to wear a mask. Flowers may be sent or donations be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 East Main Street, Webster, MA 01570.
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Lola Sallies
October 30, 2020
I will miss her with all my heart. She was a joy to be around. I can only say I was blessed to meet her and to have been able to spend time with her.
Psalm 116:15
Precious I’m the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
SAM & EVELYN PAPPAS
October 30, 2020
Mr. Jacques, Dianne and Family.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
We will always remember her beautiful smile and her kindness.
May her Memory be Eternal.
Sandi Grzyb
October 30, 2020
Diane, Mr. Jacques & Norman....My sincere sympathy to you! I loved Rita. Loved joking with her and remember visiting her back in the day with Diane at Tonylea Pharmacy! Always had a friendly smile. She will be missed....
Roger Davis
October 29, 2020
A beautiful lady who always had a smile for you. I will cherish the memories we shared.
May you find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Love you,
Roger Davis
Albert Bercume
October 29, 2020
Dear Diane and Lenny:
Shawn and I are so sorry for your loss. We loved your mom. She was a sweet lady. You are in our thoughts.
Love
Al and Shawn
Albert Bercume
October 29, 2020
Diane and Lenny: Shawn and I are so sorry for you and your dad. We loved your Mom. It was always a treat seeing her at Burger King. Lots of Love
Al and Shawn
Richard Mikolajczak
October 29, 2020
Prayers and condolences to the Family.
Joseph Beresik
October 29, 2020
She was my former neighbor when she lived on Rainville Ave., Webster. God bless you and RIP
Donald Wayman
October 28, 2020
It was always a treat to see and talk with Rita. We were friends for 85 years. Goodbye old Friend.
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