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BORN
10/21/1942
DIED
2/18/2024
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Rita Wetherell Obituary
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the Byles Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames Street in Groton. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Byles Groton Memorial Home.
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A full obituary will appear in Thursday's edition.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Wetherell
Sponsored by Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton.
Gina
February 24, 2024
April,
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
With love,
Gina Conover
(Zee's daughter)
Stephen White
February 24, 2024
Mary, Dawn, April, Dickie, and the whole family, you all have my sincere condolences.
Liz Smith
February 23, 2024
April and family. So sorry for your loss. It´s so hard to lose our parents no matter what age we are.
Thinking of you all.
Rich & Dee Boisclair
February 22, 2024
Rita was a wife and best friend to her husband, loving mother and caring grandmother. She was nothing less than a lady, loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she rest in peace!
Samantha Willis
February 21, 2024
I LOVE YOU GRAMS . I will make you proud
Jenn & Tim Lamoureux
February 21, 2024
Mary we are so sorry to hear of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope all your memories help you all through this difficult time. Sending love to all.
Diane Wetherell-Martin
February 20, 2024
Rita, you were the Best Sister ever.....I have fond memories of you since I was a teenager when you ment Dicky, till now. and will hold them in my heart forever...Rest in Gods loving arms.....I Love You....
Carolyn and Mike Barki
February 20, 2024
April and family, We are so sorry to realize that you have lost your mom. Sending you loads of comfort, peace, and support in the moments ahead. I know your faith is very strong and that's what will get you through! Love you!
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