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Mary "Rita" Hitchings

1930 - 2024

Mary "Rita" Hitchings obituary, 1930-2024, Groton, CT

BORN

1930

DIED

2024

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Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

310 Thames St.

Groton, Connecticut

Mary Hitchings Obituary

Groton - Mary "Rita" Hitchings, 94, of Groton passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Fairview in Groton.

She was born in Uxbridge, Mass., March 19, 1930, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Bartlett Brochu. She was married to John J. Hitchings April 15, 1961, in Groton. John passed away July 18, 1990.

Rita graduated from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School in the class of 1947. She worked many years as a cashier at A & P and Big Y in Groton.

She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Robbins of Florida, Melanie Hartley (Bill) of Groton and Valerie Hitchings (Frankie) of Groton; her grandchildren, Deb Cwynar Miller (Doug), Jason Hartley, Erin Tirrell, Justin Baits, Chelsea Hitchings; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son John C. Hitchings and her three brothers.

Rita was very active and involved in the Groton Senior Center for many years where she performed with the Swinging Stars, singing, dancing and performing for various groups. Her other passions throughout her life were bowling, golfing, and lots of traveling in her later years. She kayaked and zip lined in her 80s. She was a beloved cashier and worked at Big Y in Mystic until she was 84. The family would like to give a very special thank you to Fairview who took amazing care of Rita for eight years. She loved them all as family.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Byles Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street. Interment will be private. Donations in her memory may be directed to Fairview, 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT 06340. Please visit www.byles.com to sign the guest book or share a memory with the family.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 2, 2024.

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Tim Carlson

April 28, 2024

I knew Rita for many years from A & P and Big Y and I'd see her frequently on the social circuit in mystic. Always out going and delightful to be around.

Barbara Yorio

April 3, 2024

She was my favorite A&P cashier .. I always looked for her .. so nice and hard working .. so sorry for your loss

Lisa

April 2, 2024

Our sincere condolences to Miss Rita´s family.
Lisa and Andy

Matthew Bridgman

April 2, 2024

Dear Val and Frankie,
Wishing you both strength today and peace in all the days ahead.
I believe those we love never truly leave us, but rather their memories are like beautiful songs and pictures that we carry in our hearts forever.
Our sincerest condolences, deepest sympathy and unwavering support.
Love, Matt and Terri Bridgman

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